Whelan, Francis C. Born December 11, 1907, in O`Neill, NE Died August 22, 1991, in Palm Desert, CA Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, Southern District of California Nominated by Lyndon B. Johnson on August 17, 1964, to a seat vacated by Leon R. Yankwich. Confirmed by the Senate on September 15, 1964, and received commission on September 15, 1964. Service terminated on September 18, 1966, due to reassignment. Judge, U.S. District Court, Central District of California Reassigned on September 18, 1966, to a new seat authorized by 80 Stat. 75. Assumed senior status on January 7, 1978. Service terminated on August 22, 1991, due to death. Education: San Diego State College, B.A., 1928 University of California, Berkeley, Boalt Hall School of Jurisprudence, LL.B., J.D., 1932 Professional Career: Private practice, San Diego, California, 1932-1935 Assistant U.S. attorney, Southern District of California, 1935-1939 Special assistant to the attorney general, U.S. Department of Justice, 1939-1948 Private practice, Los Angeles, California, 1948-1961 U.S. attorney for the Southern District of California, 1961-1964