Burns, Larry Alan Born 1954 in Pasadena, CA Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, Southern District of California Nominated by George W. Bush on May 1, 2003, to a new seat authorized by 116 Stat. 1758. Confirmed by the Senate on September 24, 2003, and received commission on September 25, 2003. U.S. Magistrate Judge, U.S. District Court, Southern District of California, 1997-2003 Education: Point Loma College, B.A., 1976 University of San Diego School of Law, J.D., 1979 Professional Career: Deputy district attorney, San Diego County, California, 1979-1985 Assistant U.S. attorney, Southern District of California, 1985-1997