Gutierrez, Philip S. Born 1959 in Los Angeles, CA Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, Central District of California Nominated by George W. Bush on January 9, 2007, to a seat vacated by Terry J. Hatter, Jr.. Confirmed by the Senate on January 30, 2007, and received commission on February 16, 2007. Education: University of Notre Dame, B.A., 1981 University of California, Los Angeles, School of Law, J.D., 1984 Professional Career: Private practice, California, 1986-1997 Judge, Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles, 1997-2007