Babcock, Lewis Thornton Born 1943 in Rocky Ford, CO Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, District of Colorado Nominated by Ronald Reagan on June 23, 1988, to a seat vacated by John L. Kane. Confirmed by the Senate on October 14, 1988, and received commission on October 17, 1988. Served as chief judge, 2000-2007. Assumed senior status on April 4, 2008. Education: University of Denver, B.A., 1965 University of Denver College of Law, J.D., 1968 University of Virginia School of Law, LL.M., 1988 Professional Career: Colorado National Guard, 1968-1974 Private practice, Rocky Ford, Colorado, 1968-1976 City attorney, Las Animas, Colorado, 1969-1974 City attorney, Rocky Ford, Colorado, 1970-1976 Assistant district attorney, Sixteenth Judicial District, Colorado, 1973-1976 Judge, Colorado District Court, Sixteenth Judicial District, 1976-1983; chief judge, 1978-1983 Judge, Colorado Court of Appeals, 1983-1988