Keep, Judith Nelsen Born March 24, 1944, in Omaha, NE Died September 14, 2004, in San Diego, CA Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, Southern District of California Nominated by Jimmy Carter on May 9, 1980, to a new seat authorized by 92 Stat. 1629. Confirmed by the Senate on June 26, 1980, and received commission on June 30, 1980. Served as chief judge, 1991-1998. Service terminated on September 14, 2004, due to death. Education: Scripps College, B.A., 1966 San Diego School of Law (now University of San Diego School of Law), J.D., 1970 Professional Career: Law clerk, Westgate-California, Inc., 1970 Attorney, Defenders, Inc., San Diego, California, 1971-1973 Private practice, San Diego, California, 1973-1976 Assistant U.S. attorney, 1976 Judge, Municipal Court, San Diego [California] Judicial District, 1976-1980