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Briones, David

Born 1943 in El Paso, TX

Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas
Nominated by William J. Clinton on August 25, 1994, to a seat vacated by Lucius Desha Bunton. Confirmed by the Senate on October 7, 1994, and received commission on October 11, 1994. Assumed senior status on February 26, 2009.

Education:
University of Texas, B.A., 1969
University of Texas School of Law, J.D., 1971

Professional Career:

U.S. Army, 1964-1966
Private practice, El Paso, Texas, 1971-1991
Judge, El Paso County [Texas] Court at Law Number One, 1991-1994