Gonzalez, Irma Elsa Born 1948 in Palo Alto, CA Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, Southern District of California Nominated by George H.W. Bush on April 9, 1992, to a seat vacated by J. Lawrence Irving. Confirmed by the Senate on August 11, 1992, and received commission on August 12, 1992. Served as chief judge, 2005-2012. U.S. Magistrate, U.S. District Court, Southern District of California, 1984-1991 Education: Stanford University, B.A., 1970 University of Arizona College of Law, J.D., 1973 Professional Career: Law clerk, Hon. William C. Frey, U.S. District Court, District of Arizona, 1973-1975 Assistant U.S. attorney, Criminal Division, District of Arizona, 1975-1979 Trial attorney, Antitrust Division, U.S. Department of Justice, Los Angeles, California, 1979 Assistant U.S. attorney, Criminal Division, Central District of California, 1979-1981 Private practice, San Diego, California, 1981-1984 Judge, Superior Court of California, County of San Diego, 1991-1992