Murguia, Mary Helen Born 1960 in Kansas City, KS Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, District of Arizona Nominated by William J. Clinton on July 21, 2000, to a new seat authorized by 113 Stat. 1501. Confirmed by the Senate on October 3, 2000, and received commission on October 13, 2000. Service terminated on January 4, 2011, due to appointment to another judicial position. Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit Nominated by Barack Obama on March 25, 2010, to a seat vacated by Michael D. Hawkins. Confirmed by the Senate on December 22, 2010, and received commission on January 4, 2011. Education: University of Kansas, B.S., B.A., 1982 University of Kansas Law School, J.D., 1985 Professional Career: Assistant district attorney, Wyandotte County District Attorney's Office, 1985-1990 Assistant U.S. Attorney, District of Arizona, 1990-2000 Executive Office for U.S. Attorneys, 1998-2000; counsel to the director's staff, 1998-1999; principal deputy director, 1999; director, 1999-2000