Burrell, Garland Ellis Jr. Born 1947 in Los Angeles, CA Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, Eastern District of California Nominated by George H.W. Bush on August 1, 1991, to a new seat authorized by 104 Stat. 5089. Confirmed by the Senate on February 27, 1992, and received commission on March 2, 1992. Served as chief judge, 2007-2008. Assumed senior status on July 4, 2012. Education: California State University, Los Angeles, B.A., 1972 California Western School of Law, J.D., 1976 Washington University in St. Louis, M.S.W., 1976 Professional Career: U.S. Marine Corps, 1966-1968 Deputy district attorney, Sacramento, California, 1976-1978 Deputy city attorney, Sacramento, California, 1978-1979 Assistant U.S. attorney/deputy chief, Civil Division, Eastern District of California, 1979-1985 Business litigator, Stockman Law Corporation, 1985-1986 Senior deputy city attorney, Sacramento, California, 1986-1990 Assistant U.S. attorney/chief, Civil Division, Eastern District of California, 1990-1992