Linares, Jose L. Born 1953 in Havana, Cuba Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, District of New Jersey Nominated by George W. Bush on August 1, 2002, to a seat vacated by Alfred J. Lechner, Jr.. Confirmed by the Senate on November 14, 2002, and received commission on December 3, 2002. Education: Jersey City State College (now Jersey City University), B.A., 1975 Temple University School of Law, J.D., 1978 Professional Career: Supervising attorney, New York City Department of Investigation, 1978-1980 Private practice, New Jersey, 1980-2000 Judge, Superior Court of New Jersey, Essex County, 2000-2002