Collins, Audrey B. Born 1945 in Chester, PA Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, Central District of California Nominated by William J. Clinton on January 27, 1994, to a seat vacated by Robert C. Bonner. Confirmed by the Senate on May 6, 1994, and received commission on May 9, 1994. Served as chief judge, 2009-2012. Education: Howard University, B.A., 1967 American University, M.A., 1969 University of California, Los Angeles, School of Law, J.D., 1977 Professional Career: Assistant attorney, Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles, California, 1977 Deputy district attorney, Los Angeles County, California, 1978-1994; head deputy, Torrance Branch Office, 1987-1988; assistant director, Bureaus of Central and Special Operations, 1988-1992; assistant district attorney, 1992-1994 Deputy general counsel, Office of the Special Advisor to the Los Angeles [California] Police Department Board of Commissioners, 1992