Takasugi, Robert Mitsuhiro Born September 12, 1930, in Tacoma, WA Died August 4, 2009, in Los Angeles, CA Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, Central District of California Nominated by Gerald Ford on April 14, 1976, to a seat vacated by Elisha Avery Crary. Confirmed by the Senate on May 6, 1976, and received commission on May 7, 1976. Assumed senior status on September 30, 1996. Service terminated on August 4, 2009, due to death. Education: University of California at Los Angeles, B.S., 1953 University of Southern California Law School, J.D., 1959 Professional Career: U.S. Army Corporal, 1953-1955 Private practice, Los Angeles, California, 1960-1973 Hearing examiner, Los Angeles Police Commission, 1962-1965 Judge, Los Angeles Municipal Court, 1973-1975 Judge, Los Angeles County Superior Court, 1975-1976