Ishii, Anthony W. Born 1946 in Santa Ana, CA Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, Eastern District of California Nominated by William J. Clinton on February 12, 1997, to a seat vacated by Robert E. Coyle. Confirmed by the Senate on October 9, 1997, and received commission on October 14, 1997. Served as chief judge, 2008-2012. Assumed senior status on October 31, 2012. Education: Reedley Junior College, A.S., 1966 University of the Pacific, School of Pharmacy, Ph.G., 1970 University of California, Berkeley, Boalt Hall School of Law, J.D., 1973 Professional Career: Deputy city attorney, Sacramento, California, 1975 Deputy public defender, Fresno County, California, 1979 Private practice, Fresno, California, 1979-1983 Judge, Fresno County [California] Justice Court, Parlier-Selma Judicial District, 1983-1993 Judge, Central Valley [California] Municipal Court, 1994-1997