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Taylor, Gary L.

Born 1938 in Los Angeles, CA

Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Central District of California
Nominated by George H.W. Bush on August 3, 1990, to a seat vacated by Ferdinand F. Fernandez. Confirmed by the Senate on September 28, 1990, and received commission on October 1, 1990. Assumed senior status on December 8, 2004. Service terminated on July 1, 2005, due to retirement.

Education:
University of California, Los Angeles, A.B., 1960
University of California, Los Angeles, School of Law, J.D., 1963

Professional Career:

U.S. Army, 1964-1966
Private practice, 1966-1986
Judge, Superior Court of California, County of Orange, 1986-1990