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Burns, Larry Alan
Born 1954 in Pasadena, CA
Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Southern District of California
Nominated by George W. Bush on May 1, 2003, to a new seat authorized by 116 Stat. 1758. Confirmed by the Senate on September 24, 2003, and received commission on September 25, 2003. Served as chief judge, 2019-2021. Assumed senior status on January 22, 2021. Service terminated on May 1, 2024, due to retirement.
Other Federal Judicial Service:
U.S. Magistrate Judge, U.S. District Court for the Southern District of California, 1997-2003
Education:
Point Loma College (now Point Loma Nazarene University), B.A., 1976
University of San Diego School of Law, J.D., 1979
Professional Career:
Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Southern District of California
Nominated by George W. Bush on May 1, 2003, to a new seat authorized by 116 Stat. 1758. Confirmed by the Senate on September 24, 2003, and received commission on September 25, 2003. Served as chief judge, 2019-2021. Assumed senior status on January 22, 2021. Service terminated on May 1, 2024, due to retirement.
Other Federal Judicial Service:
U.S. Magistrate Judge, U.S. District Court for the Southern District of California, 1997-2003
Education:
Point Loma College (now Point Loma Nazarene University), B.A., 1976
University of San Diego School of Law, J.D., 1979
Professional Career:
Deputy district attorney, San Diego County, California, 1979-1985
Assistant U.S. attorney, Southern District of California, 1985-1997