Anderson, Joseph Fletcher Jr. Born 1949 in Augusta, GA Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, District of South Carolina Nominated by Ronald Reagan on September 26, 1986, to a seat vacated by Charles E. Simons. Confirmed by the Senate on October 8, 1986, and received commission on October 14, 1986. Served as chief judge, 2000-2007. Education: Clemson University, B.A., 1972 University of South Carolina School of Law, J.D., 1975 Professional Career: Law clerk, Hon. Clement Haynsworth, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit, 1975-1976 Private practice, Edgefield, South Carolina, 1976-1986 State representative, South Carolina, 1980-1986