Farnan, Joseph James Jr. Born 1945 in Philadelphia, PA Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, District of Delaware Nominated by Ronald Reagan on June 21, 1985, to a new seat authorized by 98 Stat. 333. Confirmed by the Senate on July 16, 1985, and received commission on July 18, 1985. Served as chief judge, 1996-2000. Service terminated on July 31, 2010, due to retirement. Education: King`s College, Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, B.A., 1967 University of Toledo College of Law, J.D., 1970 Professional Career: Director, Criminal Justice Program, Wilmington College, New Castle, Delaware, 1970-1972 Assistant public defender, Delaware, 1972-1975 Private practice, Wilmington, Delaware, 1972-1976 County attorney, New Castle County, Delaware, 1976-1979 Chief deputy attorney general, State of Delaware, 1979-1981 U.S. attorney for the District of Delaware, 1981-1985