Hamilton, David Frank Born 1957 in Bloomington, IN Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, Southern District of Indiana Nominated by William J. Clinton on June 8, 1994, to a seat vacated by S. Hugh Dillin. Confirmed by the Senate on October 7, 1994, and received commission on October 11, 1994. Served as chief judge, 2008-2009. Service terminated on November 24, 2009, due to appointment to another judicial position. Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit Nominated by Barack Obama on March 17, 2009, to a seat vacated by Kenneth F. Ripple. Confirmed by the Senate on November 19, 2009, and received commission on November 23, 2009. Education: Haverford College, B.A., 1979 Yale Law School, J.D., 1983 Professional Career: Law clerk, Hon. Richard Cudahy, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit, 1983-1984 Private practice, Indianapolis, Indiana, 1984-1989, 1991-1994 Counsel, Gov. Evan Bayh, Indiana, 1989-1991