Bea, Carlos T. Born 1934 in San Sebastian, Spain Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U. S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit Nominated by George W. Bush on April 11, 2003, to a seat vacated by Charles E. Wiggins; Confirmed by the Senate on September 29, 2003, and received commission on October 1, 2003. Education: Stanford University, B.A., 1956 Stanford Law School, J.D., 1958 Professional Career: Private practice, California, 1959-1990 Judge, San Francisco Superior Court, California, 1990-2003 Race or Ethnicity: Hispanic Gender: Male