Friedman, Bernard A. Born 1943 in Detroit, MI Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Michigan Nominated by Ronald Reagan on February 2, 1988, to a seat vacated by Robert Edward DeMascio. Confirmed by the Senate on April 19, 1988, and received commission on April 20, 1988. Served as chief judge, 2004-2009. Assumed senior status on January 1, 2009. Education: Detroit College of Law, J.D., 1968 Professional Career: U.S. Army lieutenant, JAG Corps, 1967-1968 U.S. Army Reserve lieutenant, JAG Corps, 1968-1973 Felony trial prosecutor, Wayne County, Michigan, 1969-1970 Private practice, Detroit, Michigan, 1970-1974 Private practice, Southfield, Michigan, 1974-1982 Judge, Michigan District Court, Forty-Eighth Judicial District, 1982-1988