Jones, Napoleon A. Jr. Born August 25, 1940, in Hodge, LA Died December 12, 2009, in North County, CA Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, Southern District of California Nominated by William J. Clinton on June 8, 1994, to a seat vacated by Earl B. Gilliam. Confirmed by the Senate on September 14, 1994, and received commission on September 15, 1994. Assumed senior status on September 19, 2007. Service terminated on December 12, 2009, due to death. Education: San Diego State University, B.A., 1962 San Diego State University, M.S.W., 1967 University of San Diego School of Law, J.D., 1971 Professional Career: U.S. Army, 1962-1965 California Rural Legal Assistance, Modesto, California, 1971-1973; legal intern, 1971-1972; staff attorney, 1972-1973 Staff attorney, Defenders, Inc., San Diego, California, 1973-1975 Private practice, San Diego, California, 1975-1977 Judge, San Diego [California] Municipal Court, 1977-1982 Judge, Superior Court of California, County of San Diego, 1982-1994