Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U. S. District Court, Northern District of California Nominated by George H.W. Bush on September 7, 1989, to a seat vacated by Spencer M. Williams; Confirmed by the Senate on November 21, 1989, and received commission on November 27, 1989. Served as chief judge, 2004-present.
Education: University of Michigan, A.B., 1966
Stanford Law School, J.D., 1970
Professional Career: Law clerk, Hon. Robert J. Kelleher, U.S. District Court, Central District of California, 1971-1972 Private practice, San Francisco, California, 1972-1990
Race or Ethnicity: White
Gender: Male
2 posted on 05/22/2009 1:02:12 PM PDT by SmithL
(The Golden State demands all of your gold)
The state’s Senators have a big voice in who gets appointed as a judge in their state. this judge would have to have been approved by both Feinstein and Boxer otherwise they’d have put a hold on the appointment.
13 posted on 05/22/2009 2:05:03 PM PDT by airedale
( XZ)