Ballantine, Thomas Austin Jr. Born September 22, 1926, in Louisville, KY Died February 18, 1992, in Louisville, KY Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, Western District of Kentucky Nominated by Jimmy Carter on September 27, 1977, to a seat vacated by C. Rhodes Bratcher. Confirmed by the Senate on October 12, 1977, and received commission on October 12, 1977. Served as chief judge, 1990-1991. Assumed senior status due to certified disability on November 29, 1991. Service terminated on February 18, 1992, due to death. Education: University of Kentucky, B.A., 1948 University of Louisville School of Law, LL.B., 1954 Professional Career: Private practice, Louisville, Kentucky, 1954-1964 Deputy commissioner, Jefferson County [Kentucky] Circuit Court, 1958-1962 Commissioner, Jefferson County [Kentucky] Fiscal Court, 1962-1964 Judge, Jefferson County [Kentucky] Circuit Court, 1964-1977 Instructor, University of Louisville Law School, 1969-1975 Research Collections