Benitez, Roger T. Born 1950 in Havana, Cuba 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 June 17, 2004, and received commission on June 21, 2004. U.S. Magistrate Judge, U.S. District Court, Southern District of California, 2001-2004 Education: Imperial Valley College, A.A., 1971 San Diego State University, B.A., 1974 Western State University, J.D., 1978 Professional Career: Private practice, Imperial County, California, 1978-1997 Judge, State of California Superior Court, 1997-2001 Instructor, Imperial Valley College, 1998-1999