McLaughlin, Linda Hodge Born February 13, 1942, in Los Angeles, CA Died March 7, 1999, in Santa Ana, CA Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, Central District of California Nominated by George H.W. Bush on March 20, 1992, to a new seat authorized by 104 Stat. 5089. Confirmed by the Senate on August 12, 1992, and received commission on August 17, 1992. Service terminated on March 7, 1999, due to death. Education: Stanford University, B.A., 1963 University of California, Berkeley, Boalt Hall School of Law, LL.B., 1966 Professional Career: Private practice, Los Angeles, California, 1966-1970 Private practice, Newport Beach and Costa Mesa, California, 1970-1980 Judge, North Orange County [California] Municipal Court, 1980-1982 Judge, Superior Court of California, County of Orange, 1982-1992 Associate justice pro tem, Supreme Court of California, 1984 Associate justice pro tem, California Court of Appeal, Fourth District, Division Three, 1985