Collins, Robert Frederick Born 1931 in New Orleans, LA Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Louisiana Nominated by Jimmy Carter on January 26, 1978, to a seat vacated by Alvin B. Rubin. Confirmed by the Senate on May 17, 1978, and received commission on May 19, 1978. Service terminated on August 6, 1993, due to resignation. Education: Dillard University, B.A., 1951 Louisiana State University Law School, LL.B., 1954 Professional Career: U.S. Army, 1954-1956 Private practice, New Orleans, Louisiana, 1956-1972 Instructor, Southern University Law School, 1959-1961 Magistrate judge, Orleans Parish [Louisiana] Criminal District Court, 1972-1978