Phillips, Virginia A. Born 1957 in Orange, CA Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, Central District of California Nominated by William J. Clinton on January 26, 1999, to a seat vacated by William M. Byrne, Jr.. Confirmed by the Senate on November 10, 1999, and received commission on November 15, 1999. U.S. Magistrate Judge, U.S. District Court, Central District of California, 1995-1999 Education: University of California, Riverside, B.A., 1979 University of California, Berkeley, Boalt Hall School of Law, J.D., 1982 Professional Career: Private practice, Riverside, California, 1982-1991 Commissioner, Superior Court of California, County of Riverside, 1991-1995