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Wilkins, Philip Charles
Born January 27, 1913, in Sacramento, CA
Died July 8, 1998, in Sacramento, CA
Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of California
Nominated by Richard M. Nixon on October 23, 1969, to a seat vacated by Sherrill Halbert. Confirmed by the Senate on December 17, 1969, and received commission on December 18, 1969. Served as chief judge, 1979-1983. Assumed senior status on January 27, 1983. Service terminated on July 8, 1998, due to death.
Education:
University of California Hastings College of the Law (now UC College of the Law, San Francisco), LL.B., 1939
Professional Career:
Died July 8, 1998, in Sacramento, CA
Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of California
Nominated by Richard M. Nixon on October 23, 1969, to a seat vacated by Sherrill Halbert. Confirmed by the Senate on December 17, 1969, and received commission on December 18, 1969. Served as chief judge, 1979-1983. Assumed senior status on January 27, 1983. Service terminated on July 8, 1998, due to death.
Education:
University of California Hastings College of the Law (now UC College of the Law, San Francisco), LL.B., 1939
Professional Career:
Private practice, Sacramento, California, 1940-1942, 1946-1969
U.S. Naval Reserve lieutenant, 1942-1945