King, George H. Born 1951 in Shanghai, China Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, Central District of California Nominated by William J. Clinton on April 27, 1995, to a new seat authorized by 104 Stat. 5089. Confirmed by the Senate on June 30, 1995, and received commission on June 30, 1995. Served as chief judge, 2012-present. U.S. Magistrate, U.S. District Court, Central District of California, 1987-1995 Education: University of California, Los Angeles, A.B., 1971 University of Southern California Law School, J.D., 1974 Professional Career: Private practice, Los Angeles, California, 1974-1975, 1979-1986 Assistant U.S. attorney, Central District of California, 1975-1979 Hearing examiner, Los Angeles [California] Police Commission, 1980-1982