Shubb, William B. Born 1938 in Oakland, CA Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, Eastern District of California Nominated by George H.W. Bush on August 3, 1990, to a seat vacated by Raul A. Ramirez. Confirmed by the Senate on September 28, 1990, and received commission on October 1, 1990. Served as chief judge, 1996-2003. Assumed senior status on November 1, 2004. Education: University of California, Berkeley, A.B., 1960 University of California, Berkeley, Boalt Hall School of Law, J.D., 1963 Professional Career: Law clerk, Hon. Sherrill Halbert, U.S. District Court, Eastern District of California, 1963-1965 Assistant U.S. attorney, Eastern District of California, 1965-1974; chief assistant U.S. attorney, 1971-1974 Private practice, Sacramento, California, 1974-1980, 1981-1990 U.S. attorney for the Eastern District of California, 1980-1981