Judge TabsBiographyBorn 1925 in Kansas City, MO Federal Judicial ServiceNominated by Jimmy Carter on May 17, 1979, to a new seat created by 92 Stat. 1629; Confirmed by the Senate on September 25, 1979, and received commission on September 26, 1979; Took office on October 5, 1979; Served as chief judge, 1990-1992. Assumed senior status on October 31, 1992 EducationWilliams College, A.B., 1947 Harvard Law School, J.D., 1950 Professional CareerU.S. Navy Electrical Technician's Mate, Second Class, 1944-1946 Law clerk, Hon. Albert A. Ridge, U.S. District Court, Western District of Missouri, 1950-1951 Private practice, Kansas City, Missouri, 1951-1979 OpinionsSearch Court Opinions with GovInfo View more information on using GovInfo and the Search feature
