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Garcia, Edward J.

Born November 24, 1928, in Sacramento, CA
Died April 29, 2023

Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of California
Nominated by Ronald Reagan on February 16, 1984, to a seat vacated by Philip C. Wilkins. Confirmed by the Senate on March 13, 1984, and received commission on March 14, 1984. Assumed senior status on November 24, 1996. Service terminated on April 29, 2023, due to death.

Education:
Sacramento City College, A.A., 1951
McGeorge School of Law, LL.B., 1958

Professional Career:

U.S. Army, Air Corps, 1946-1949
Deputy district attorney, Sacramento County, California, 1959-1972; supervising deputy, 1964-1969; chief deputy, 1969-1972
Judge, Sacramento [California] Municipal Court, 1972-1984