Battaglia, Anthony Joseph Born 1949 in San Diego, CA Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, Southern District of California Nominated by Barack Obama on January 5, 2011, to a seat vacated by M. James Lorenz. Confirmed by the Senate on March 7, 2011, and received commission on March 9, 2011. U.S. Magistrate Judge, U.S. District Court, Southern District of California, 1993-2011 Education: United States International University (now Alliant International University), B.A., 1971 California Western School of Law, J.D., 1974 Professional Career: Private practice, San Diego, California, 1974-1993