History of the Federal Judiciary


  U.S. District Courts for the Districts of California

   Judges of the Central District of California
Real, Manuel Lawrence
Born 1924 in San Pedro, CA

Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court, Central District of California
Nominated by Lyndon B. Johnson on September 26, 1966, to a new seat authorized by 80 Stat. 75. Confirmed by the Senate on October 20, 1966, and received commission on November 3, 1966. Served as chief judge, 1982-1993.

Education:
University of Southern California, B.S., 1944
Loyola Law School, Los Angeles, CA, LL.B., 1951

Professional Career:
U.S. Naval Reserve, 1943-1945
Assistant U.S. attorney, Southern District of California, 1952-1955
Private practice, San Pedro, California, 1955-1964
U.S. attorney for the Southern District of California, 1964-1966

 

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