Motz, J. Frederick Born 1942 in Baltimore, MD Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U. S. District Court, District of Maryland Nominated by Ronald Reagan on April 23, 1985, to a new seat created by 98 Stat. 333; Confirmed by the Senate on July 11, 1985, and received commission on July 12, 1985. Served as chief judge, 1994-2001. Education: Wesleyan University, A.B., 1964 University of Virginia School of Law, LL.B., 1967 Professional Career: Law clerk, Hon. Harrison L. Winter, U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit, 1967-1968 Private practice, Baltimore, Maryland, 1968-1969 Assistant U.S. attorney, District of Maryland, 1969-1971 Private practice, Baltimore, Maryland, 1971-1981 U.S. Attorney for the District of Maryland, 1981-1985 Race or Ethnicity: White Gender: Male