Otero, S. James Born 1951 in Los Angeles, CA Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, Central District of California Nominated by George W. Bush on January 7, 2003, to a seat vacated by Richard A. Paez. Confirmed by the Senate on February 10, 2003, and received commission on February 12, 2003. Education: California State University, B.A., 1973 Stanford Law School, J.D., 1976 Professional Career: Law clerk/attorney, Office of the City Attorney, Los Angeles, California, 1976-1987 General counsel & vice president, Regional Counsel Southern Pacific Transportation, 1987-1988 Judge, Municipal Court of Los Angeles, California, 1988-1990 Judge, Superior Court of the State of California, 1990-2003