Sabraw, Dana Makoto Born 1958 in San Rafael, 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 25, 2003, and received commission on September 26, 2003. Education: American River Junior College, A.A., 1978 San Diego State University, B.S., 1980 University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law, J.D., 1985 Professional Career: Private practice, Santa Barbara, California, 1985-1989 Private practice, San Diego, California, 1989-1995 Judge, San Diego [California] North County Municipal Court, 1995-1998 Judge, Superior Court of California, County of San Diego, 1998-2003