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Lynn, Barbara M.
Born 1952 in Binghamton, NY
Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas
Nominated by William J. Clinton on March 25, 1999, to a seat vacated by Harry Barefoot Sanders, Jr. Confirmed by the Senate on November 17, 1999, and received commission on November 22, 1999. Served as chief judge, 2016-2022. Assumed senior status on May 15, 2023. Service terminated on August 1, 2025, due to retirement.
Education:
University of Virginia, B.A., 1973
Southern Methodist University School of Law (now Dedman School of Law), J.D., 1976
Professional Career:
Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas
Nominated by William J. Clinton on March 25, 1999, to a seat vacated by Harry Barefoot Sanders, Jr. Confirmed by the Senate on November 17, 1999, and received commission on November 22, 1999. Served as chief judge, 2016-2022. Assumed senior status on May 15, 2023. Service terminated on August 1, 2025, due to retirement.
Education:
University of Virginia, B.A., 1973
Southern Methodist University School of Law (now Dedman School of Law), J.D., 1976
Professional Career:
Private practice, Dallas, Texas, 1976-1999