Ferdinand Francis Fernandez
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Ferdinand Francis Fernandez (born 1937) is a United States federal judge
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Born in Pasadena, California
, Fernandez received a B.S.
from the University of Southern California
in 1958, a J.D.
from the University of Southern California Law School
in 1962, and an LL.M. from Harvard Law School
in 1963. He was a law clerk
, Hon. William M. Byrne of the U.S. District Court for the Central District if California from 1963 to 1964, thereafter entering private practice in Pomona, California
until 1980. He was a judge on the San Bernardino County State Superior Court of California from 1980 to 1985.
On July 19, 1985, Fernandez was nominated by President Ronald Reagan
to a new seat on the United States District Court for the Central District of California
created by 98 Stat. 333. He was confirmed by the United States Senate
on October 16, 1985, and received his commission on October 17, 1985. Fernandez was nominated by President George H. W. Bush
on February 28, 1989, for elevation to a seat on the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit
vacated by Warren John Ferguson
. Fernandez was again confirmed by the United States Senate on May 18, 1989, and received his commission on May 22, 1989. He assumed senior status
on June 1, 2002.
United States federal judge
In the United States, the title of federal judge usually means a judge appointed by the President of the United States and confirmed by the United States Senate in accordance with Article II of the United States Constitution....
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Born in Pasadena, California
Pasadena, California
Pasadena is a city in Los Angeles County, California, United States. Although famous for hosting the annual Rose Bowl football game and Tournament of Roses Parade, Pasadena is the home to many scientific and cultural institutions, including the California Institute of Technology , the Jet...
, Fernandez received a B.S.
Bachelor of Science
A Bachelor of Science is an undergraduate academic degree awarded for completed courses that generally last three to five years .-Australia:In Australia, the BSc is a 3 year degree, offered from 1st year on...
from the University of Southern California
University of Southern California
The University of Southern California is a private, not-for-profit, nonsectarian, research university located in Los Angeles, California, United States. USC was founded in 1880, making it California's oldest private research university...
in 1958, a J.D.
Juris Doctor
Juris Doctor is a professional doctorate and first professional graduate degree in law.The degree was first awarded by Harvard University in the United States in the late 19th century and was created as a modern version of the old European doctor of law degree Juris Doctor (see etymology and...
from the University of Southern California Law School
University of Southern California Law School
The University of Southern California Law School , located in Los Angeles, California, is a law school within the University of Southern California...
in 1962, and an LL.M. from Harvard Law School
Harvard Law School
Harvard Law School is one of the professional graduate schools of Harvard University. Located in Cambridge, Massachusetts, it is the oldest continually-operating law school in the United States and is home to the largest academic law library in the world. The school is routinely ranked by the U.S...
in 1963. He was a law clerk
Law clerk
A law clerk or a judicial clerk is a person who provides assistance to a judge in researching issues before the court and in writing opinions. Law clerks are not court clerks or courtroom deputies, who are administrative staff for the court. Most law clerks are recent law school graduates who...
, Hon. William M. Byrne of the U.S. District Court for the Central District if California from 1963 to 1964, thereafter entering private practice in Pomona, California
Pomona, California
-2010:The 2010 United States Census reported that Pomona had a population of 149,058, a slight decline from the 2000 census population. The population density was 6,491.2 people per square mile...
until 1980. He was a judge on the San Bernardino County State Superior Court of California from 1980 to 1985.
On July 19, 1985, Fernandez was nominated by President Ronald Reagan
Ronald Reagan
Ronald Wilson Reagan was the 40th President of the United States , the 33rd Governor of California and, prior to that, a radio, film and television actor....
to a new seat on the United States District Court for the Central District of California
United States District Court for the Central District of California
The United States District Court for the Central District of California serves over 18 million people in southern and central California, making it the largest federal judicial district by population...
created by 98 Stat. 333. He was confirmed by the United States Senate
United States Senate
The United States Senate is the upper house of the bicameral legislature of the United States, and together with the United States House of Representatives comprises the United States Congress. The composition and powers of the Senate are established in Article One of the U.S. Constitution. Each...
on October 16, 1985, and received his commission on October 17, 1985. Fernandez was nominated by President George H. W. Bush
George H. W. Bush
George Herbert Walker Bush is an American politician who served as the 41st President of the United States . He had previously served as the 43rd Vice President of the United States , a congressman, an ambassador, and Director of Central Intelligence.Bush was born in Milton, Massachusetts, to...
on February 28, 1989, for elevation to a seat on the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit
United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit
The United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit is a U.S. federal court with appellate jurisdiction over the district courts in the following districts:* District of Alaska* District of Arizona...
vacated by Warren John Ferguson
Warren John Ferguson
Warren John Ferguson was a United States federal judge.Born in Eureka, Nevada, Ferguson received a B.A. from the University of Nevada in 1942 and was in the United States Army during World War II, from 1942 to 1945. He received an LL.B. from the University of Southern California Law School in 1949...
. Fernandez was again confirmed by the United States Senate on May 18, 1989, and received his commission on May 22, 1989. He assumed senior status
Senior status
Senior status is a form of semi-retirement for United States federal judges, and judges in some state court systems. After federal judges have reached a certain combination of age and years of service on the federal courts, they are allowed to assume senior status...
on June 1, 2002.