Lorenz, M. James Born 1935 in Pasadena, CA Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, Southern District of California Nominated by William J. Clinton on March 8, 1999, to a seat vacated by Rudi M. Brewster. Confirmed by the Senate on October 1, 1999, and received commission on October 5, 1999. Assumed senior status on October 25, 2009. Education: University of California, Berkeley, B.A., 1957 California Western School of Law, J.D., 1965 Professional Career: Deputy district attorney, San Diego County, California, 1966-1978 Assistant U.S. attorney, Southern District of California, 1978-1981; first assistant U.S. attorney, 1978-1980; court-appointed U.S. attorney, 1980-1981 Private practice, San Diego, California, 1982-1999