Ellison, James O. Born 1929 in St. Louis, MO Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, Northern District of Oklahoma Nominated by Jimmy Carter on September 28, 1979, to a seat vacated by Allen E. Barrow. Confirmed by the Senate on October 31, 1979, and received commission on November 2, 1979. Served as chief judge, 1992-1994. Assumed senior status on November 7, 1994. Education: University of Oklahoma, B.A., 1951 University of Oklahoma College of Law, LL.B., 1951 Professional Career: U.S. Army captain, 1951-1953 Private practice, Red Fork, Oklahoma, 1953-1955 Private practice, Tulsa, Oklahoma, 1955-1979