Garcia, Edward J. Born 1928 Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, Eastern District of California Nominated by Ronald Reagan on February 16, 1984, to a seat vacated by Philip C. Wilkins. Confirmed by the Senate on March 13, 1984, and received commission on March 14, 1984. Assumed senior status on November 24, 1996. Service terminated on November 30, 2012, due to retirement. Education: Sacramento City College, A.A., 1951 McGeorge School of Law, LL.B., 1958 Professional Career: U.S. Army, Air Corps, 1946-1949 Deputy district attorney, Sacramento County, California, 1959-1972; supervising deputy, 1964-1969; chief deputy, 1969-1972 Judge, Sacramento [California] Municipal Court, 1972-1984