Hall, Cynthia Holcomb Born February 19, 1929, in Los Angeles, CA Died February 26, 2011, in Pasadena, CA Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, Central District of California Nominated by Ronald Reagan on October 14, 1981, to a seat vacated by Harry Pregerson. Confirmed by the Senate on November 18, 1981, and received commission on November 18, 1981. Service terminated on October 4, 1984, due to appointment to another judicial position. Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit Nominated by Ronald Reagan on August 1, 1984, to a new seat authorized by 98 Stat. 333. Confirmed by the Senate on October 3, 1984, and received commission on October 4, 1984. Assumed senior status on August 31, 1997. Service terminated on February 26, 2011, due to death. Education: Stanford University, A.B., 1951 Stanford Law School, LL.B., 1954 New York University School of Law, LL.M., 1960 Professional Career: U.S. Naval Reserve lieutenant, JAG Corps, 1951-1953 Law clerk, Hon. Richard Chambers, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit, 1954-1955 Research assistant to editor, Tax Law Review, 1959-1960 Trial attorney, Tax Division, U.S. Department of Justice, 1960-1964 Attorney advisor, Office of Tax Legislative Counsel, U.S. Department of the Treasury, 1964-1966 Private practice, Beverly Hills, California, 1966-1972 Judge, U.S. Tax Court, 1972-1981 Oral History