Hamilton, Phyllis Jean Born 1952 in Jacksonville, IL Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, Northern District of California Nominated by William J. Clinton on February 9, 2000, to a new seat authorized by 104 Stat. 5089. Confirmed by the Senate on May 24, 2000, and received commission on May 25, 2000. U.S. Magistrate Judge, U.S. District Court, Northern District of California, 1991-2000 Education: Stanford University, B.A., 1974 Santa Clara University School of Law, J.D., 1976 Professional Career: Deputy public defender, California, 1976-1980 Manager, EEO Programs, Farinon Electric Corporation, 1980 Administrative judge, U.S. Merit Systems Protection Board, San Francisco Regional Office, California, 1980-1985 Court commissioner, Municipal Court, Oakland-Piedmont-Emeryville Judicial District, California, 1985-1991