Fisher, Joseph Jefferson Born April 16, 1910, in Bland Lake, TX Died June 19, 2000, in Beaumont, TX Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Texas Nominated by Dwight D. Eisenhower on September 7, 1959, to a seat vacated by Lamar Cecil. Confirmed by the Senate on September 9, 1959, and received commission on September 10, 1959. Served as chief judge, 1967-1980. Assumed senior status on January 30, 1984. Service terminated on June 19, 2000, due to death. Education: University of Texas School of Law, LL.B., 1936 Professional Career: County attorney, St. Augustine County, Texas, 1937-1939 District attorney, First Judicial District, Texas, 1939-1946 Private practice, Jasper, Texas, 1946-1957 Judge, Texas District Court, First Judicial District, 1957-1959