Magistrate Judge Lane (retired) was born in San Angelo, Texas. His tenure on the bench began in 1971, as a part-time Magistrate Judge. In 2003, Judge Lane became a full-time Magistrate Judge. From 1969 until he became a full-time Magistrate Judge, Judge Lane practiced law in the law firm of Marshall, Hall, McLaughlin & Lane, of San Angelo, Texas.
He is a graduate of the United States Air Force Academy (B.S. 1961), and earned his law degree from the University of Texas School of Law (J.D. 1968).
Judge Lane served our country as a pilot in the United States Air Force. His chambers are located in Abilene, Texas.