Fitzwater, Sidney Allen Born 1953 in Olney, MD Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, Northern District of Texas Nominated by Ronald Reagan on January 29, 1986, to a seat vacated by Robert M. Hill. Confirmed by the Senate on March 18, 1986, and received commission on March 19, 1986. Served as chief judge, 2007-present. Education: Baylor University, B.A., 1975 Baylor University School of Law, J.D., 1976 Professional Career: Private practice, Houston, Texas, 1976-1978 Private practice, Dallas, Texas, 1978-1982 Judge, Texas District Court, Two Hundred and Ninety-Eighth Judicial District, 1982-1986