Fish, A[llen] Joe Born 1942 in Los Angeles, CA Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, Northern District of Texas Nominated by Ronald Reagan on January 31, 1983, to a seat vacated by Patrick E. Higginbotham. Confirmed by the Senate on February 23, 1983, and received commission on February 24, 1983. Served as chief judge, 2002-2007. Assumed senior status on November 12, 2007. Education: Yale College, B.A., 1965 Yale Law School, LL.B., 1968 Professional Career: U.S. Army Reserve sergeant, 1968-1974 Private practice, Dallas, Texas, 1968-1980 Judge, Dallas County [Texas] Ninety-Fifth District Court, 1980-1981 Justice, Fifth Court of Civil Appeals of Texas, 1981-1983