Chasanow, Deborah K. Born 1948 in Washington, DC Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, District of Maryland Nominated by William J. Clinton on August 6, 1993, to a seat vacated by Alexander Harvey, II. Confirmed by the Senate on October 18, 1993, and received commission on October 20, 1993. Served as chief judge, 2010-present. U.S. Magistrate, U.S. District Court, District of Maryland, 1987-1993 Education: Rutgers University, B.A., 1970 Stanford Law School, J.D., 1974 Professional Career: Law clerk, Hon. David L. Cahoon, Maryland Circuit Court, Montgomery County, 1974-1975 Private practice, Washington, D.C., 1975 Assistant attorney general, State of Maryland, 1975-1987; chief, Criminal Appeals Division, 1979-1987