Gilliam, Earl Ben Born August 17, 1931, in Clovis, NM Died January 28, 2001 Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, Southern District of California Nominated by Jimmy Carter on December 7, 1979, to a new seat authorized by 92 Stat. 1629. Confirmed by the Senate on August 19, 1980, and received commission on August 20, 1980. Assumed senior status due to certified disability on April 2, 1993. Service terminated on January 28, 2001, due to death. Education: San Diego State University, B.A., 1953 University of California, Hastings College of Law, J.D., 1957 Professional Career: Deputy district attorney, San Diego County, California, 1957-1961 Private practice, San Diego, California, 1961-1963 Judge, San Diego [California] Municipal Court, 1963-1975 Judge, Superior Court of California, County of San Diego, 1975-1980