Fitzgerald, James Martin Born October 7, 1920, in Portland, OR Died April 3, 2011, in Santa Rosa, CA Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, District of Alaska Nominated by Gerald Ford on December 2, 1974, to a seat vacated by Raymond E. Plummer. Confirmed by the Senate on December 18, 1974, and received commission on December 20, 1974. Served as chief judge, 1984-1989. Assumed senior status on January 1, 1989. Service terminated on April 3, 2011, due to death. Education: Willamette University, B.A., 1950 Willamette University College of Law, LL.B., 1951 Professional Career: U.S. Army private, 1940-1941 U.S. Marine Corps sergeant, 1942-1946 Assistant U.S. attorney, District of Alaska Territory, 1952-1956 City attorney, Anchorage, Alaska, 1956-1959 Legal counsel, Gov. William A. Egan, Alaska, 1959 Commissioner of public safety, State of Alaska, 1959 Judge, Alaska Superior Court, Third Judicial District, 1959-1972; presiding judge, 1969-1972 Justice, Alaska Supreme Court, 1972-1975