Evans, Orinda Dale Born 1943 in Savannah, GA Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, Northern District of Georgia Nominated by Jimmy Carter on June 5, 1979, to a seat vacated by Albert J. Henderson. Confirmed by the Senate on July 23, 1979, and received commission on July 24, 1979. Served as chief judge, 1999-2006. Assumed senior status on December 31, 2008. Education: Duke University, A.B., 1965 Emory University School of Law, J.D., 1968 Professional Career: Private practice, Atlanta, Georgia, 1968-1979 Counsel, Atlanta [Georgia] Crime Commission, 1970-1971 Adjunct professor of law, Emory University, 1974-1977