Cordova, Valdemar Aguirre Born December 6, 1922, in Phoenix, AZ Died June 18, 1988 Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, District of Arizona Nominated by Jimmy Carter on April 30, 1979, to a new seat authorized by 92 Stat. 1629. Confirmed by the Senate on June 19, 1979, and received commission on June 21, 1979. Service terminated on June 18, 1988, due to death. Education: University of Arizona College of Law, J.D., 1950 Professional Career: U.S. Army, 1940-1945 Private practice, Phoenix, Arizona, 1950-1965, 1967-1976 Judge, Superior Court of Arizona, Maricopa County, 1965-1967, 1976-1979 Research Collections