Chappell, Sheri Polster Born 1962 in Sheboygan, WI Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida Nominated by Barack Obama on January 4, 2013, to a seat vacated by Gregory A. Presnell. Confirmed by the Senate on May 20, 2013, and received commission on May 22, 2013. U.S. Magistrate Judge, U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida, 2003-2013 Education: University of Wisconsin, B.A., 1984 Nova University, Shepard Broad Law Center, J.D., 1987 Professional Career: Assistant state attorney, Twentieth Judicial Circuit, Florida, 1987-2000 Judge, Circuit Court of Florida, Twentieth Judicial Circuit, 2000-2003 Given name at birth: Sheri Jean Polster