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Pfaelzer, Mariana R.
Born February 4, 1926, in Los Angeles, CA
Died May 14, 2015
Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Central District of California
Nominated by Jimmy Carter on August 8, 1978, to a seat vacated by Francis C. Whelan. Confirmed by the Senate on September 22, 1978, and received commission on September 23, 1978. Assumed senior status on December 31, 1997. Service terminated on May 14, 2015, due to death.
Education:
University of California, Santa Barbara, A.B., 1949
University of California, Los Angeles, School of Law, J.D., 1957
Professional Career:
Died May 14, 2015
Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Central District of California
Nominated by Jimmy Carter on August 8, 1978, to a seat vacated by Francis C. Whelan. Confirmed by the Senate on September 22, 1978, and received commission on September 23, 1978. Assumed senior status on December 31, 1997. Service terminated on May 14, 2015, due to death.
Education:
University of California, Santa Barbara, A.B., 1949
University of California, Los Angeles, School of Law, J.D., 1957
Professional Career:
Private practice, Los Angeles, California, 1957-1978