Hancock, James Hughes Born 1931 in Montgomery, AL Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, Northern District of Alabama Nominated by Richard M. Nixon on March 20, 1973, to a seat vacated by Seybourn H. Lynne. Confirmed by the Senate on April 10, 1973, and received commission on April 17, 1973. Assumed senior status on May 1, 1996. Education: University of Alabama, B.S., 1953 University of Alabama School of Law, LL.B., 1957 Professional Career: U.S. Army lieutenant, 1953-1955 Law clerk, Hon. John L. Goodwyn, Supreme Court of Alabama Private practice, Birmingham, Alabama, 1957-1973