Dick, Shelly Deckert Born 1960 in El Paso, TX Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, Middle District of Louisiana Nominated by Barack Obama on January 4, 2013, to a seat vacated by Ralph E. Tyson. Confirmed by the Senate on May 9, 2013, and received commission on May 10, 2013. Education: University of Texas, B.B.A., 1981 Louisiana State University, Paul M. Hebert Law Center, J.D., 1988 Professional Career: Private practice, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, 1988-2013 Legal name: Rachelle Lynne Deckert Dick Given name at birth: Rachelle Lynne Deckert