Carter, David O. Born 1944 in Providence, RI Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, Central District of California Nominated by William J. Clinton on June 25, 1998, to a seat vacated by William J. Rea. Confirmed by the Senate on October 21, 1998, and received commission on October 22, 1998. Education: University of California, Los Angeles, B.A., 1967 University of California, Los Angeles, School of Law, J.D., 1972 Professional Career: District attorney, Orange County, California, 1972-1981 Judge, Western Division, Orange County Municipal Court, California, 1981-1982 Judge, Eastern Division, Orange County Municipal Court, California, 1982 Judge, Orange County Superior Court, California, 1982-1998