Bea, Carlos T. Born 1934 in San Sebastian, Spain Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit Nominated by George W. Bush on April 11, 2003, to a seat vacated by Charles E. Wiggins. Confirmed by the Senate on September 29, 2003, and received commission on October 1, 2003. Education: Stanford University, B.A., 1956 Stanford Law School, J.D., 1958 Professional Career: Private practice, California, 1959-1990 Judge, Superior Court of California, County of San Francisco, 1990-2003