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, Northridge, B.A., 1973 Stanford Law School, J.D., 1976 Professional Career: Law clerk and attorney, Office of the City Attorney, Los Angeles, California, 1976-1987 Regional counsel, Southern Pacific Transportation Co., 1987-1988 Judge, Los Angeles [California] Municipal Court, 1988-1990 Judge, Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles, 1990-2003