Pregerson, Dean D. Born 1951 in Los Angeles, CA Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, Central District of California Nominated by William J. Clinton on January 26, 1996, to a seat vacated by A. Wallace Tashima. Confirmed by the Senate on July 24, 1996, and received commission on August 1, 1996. Education: University of California, Los Angeles, B.A., 1972 University of California, Davis, School of Law, J.D., 1976 Professional Career: Parole hearing officer, California Department of Corrections, 1977 Private practice, Ventura, California, 1978 Assistant public defender, Agana, Guam, 1978-1981 Private practice, Agana, Guam, 1982 Private practice, Napa, California, 1982 Private practice, Los Angeles, California, 1983-1985, 1986-1996 Vice president and general counsel, The Torrance Company, California, 1985