Ezra, David Alan Born 1947 in Columbus, OH Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, District of Hawaii Nominated by Ronald Reagan on November 18, 1987, to a seat vacated by Samuel P. King. Confirmed by the Senate on May 19, 1988, and received commission on May 20, 1988. Served as chief judge, 1999-2005. Assumed senior status on June 27, 2012. Education: St. Mary`s University, B.B.A., 1969 St. Mary`s University School of Law, J.D., 1972 Professional Career: U.S. Army Reserve, 1971-1977 Law clerk, Office of the Corporation Counsel, City and County of Honolulu, Hawaii, 1972 Private practice, Honolulu, Hawaii, 1972-1988 Adjunct professor of law, William S. Richardson School of Law, 1978-