Hatchett, Joseph Woodrow Born 1932 in Clearwater, FL Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit Nominated by Jimmy Carter on May 17, 1979, to a new seat authorized by 92 Stat. 1629. Confirmed by the Senate on July 12, 1979, and received commission on July 13, 1979. Service terminated on October 1, 1981, due to reassignment. Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit Reassigned on October 1, 1981, to a new seat authorized by 94 Stat. 1994. Served as chief judge, 1996-1999. Service terminated on May 14, 1999, due to retirement. U.S. Magistrate, U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida, 1971-1975 Education: Florida A&M University, B.A., 1954 Howard University School of Law, J.D., 1959 Professional Career: U.S. Army lieutenant, 1954-1956 U.S. Marine Corps Reserve lieutenant colonel, JAG Corps, 1977-1988 Private practice, Daytona Beach, Florida, 1959-1966 Cooperating attorney, NAACP Legal Defense Fund, 1960-1966 Consultant, Daytona Beach [Florida] Urban Renewal Department, 1963-1966 Assistant U.S. attorney, Middle District of Florida, 1966-1971; first assistant U.S. attorney, 1967-1971 Special hearing office for conscientious objectors, U.S. Department of Justice, 1967-1968 Justice, Florida Supreme Court, 1975-1979