Fernandez, Ferdinand Francis Born 1937 in Pasadena, CA Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, Central District of California Nominated by Ronald Reagan on July 19, 1985, to a new seat authorized by 98 Stat. 333. Confirmed by the Senate on October 16, 1985, and received commission on October 17, 1985. Service terminated on May 24, 1989, due to appointment to another judicial position. Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit Nominated by George H.W. Bush on February 28, 1989, to a seat vacated by Warren John Ferguson. Confirmed by the Senate on May 18, 1989, and received commission on May 22, 1989. Assumed senior status on June 1, 2002. Education: University of Southern California, B.S., 1958 University of Southern California Law School, J.D., 1962 Harvard Law School, LL.M., 1963 Professional Career: Law clerk, Hon. William M. Byrne, U.S. District Court, Central District of California, 1963-1964 Private practice, Pomona, California, 1964-1980 Judge, Superior Court of California, County of San Bernardino, 1980-1985