Engel, Albert Joseph Born 1924 in Lake City, MI Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, Western District of Michigan Nominated by Richard M. Nixon on December 15, 1970, to a seat vacated by W. Wallace Kent. Confirmed by the Senate on December 17, 1970, and received commission on December 18, 1970. Service terminated on January 4, 1974, due to appointment to another judicial position. Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit Nominated by Richard M. Nixon on December 5, 1973, to a seat vacated by W. Wallace Kent. Confirmed by the Senate on December 13, 1973, and received commission on December 19, 1973. Served as chief judge, 1988-1989. Assumed senior status on October 1, 1989. Education: University of Michigan, A.B., 1948 University of Michigan Law School, LL.B., 1950 Professional Career: U.S. Army captain, 1943-1946 Administrative assistant, U.S. Rep. Ruth Thompson, Michigan, 1951 Private practice, Muskegon, Michigan, 1952-1967 Judge, Michigan Circuit Court, Fourteenth Judicial Circuit, 1967-1971