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Marshall, Consuelo Bland

Born 1936 in Knoxville, TN

Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Central District of California
Nominated by Jimmy Carter on June 20, 1980, to a seat vacated by Robert Firth. Confirmed by the Senate on September 29, 1980, and received commission on September 30, 1980. Served as chief judge, 2001-2005. Assumed senior status on October 24, 2005.

Education:
Los Angeles City College, A.A., 1956
Howard University, B.A., 1958
Howard University School of Law, LL.B., 1961

Professional Career:

Deputy city attorney, Los Angeles, California, 1962-1967
Private practice, Los Angeles, California, 1968-1970
Juvenile court commissioner, Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles, 1971-1976
Judge, Inglewood [California] Municipal Court, Civil and Criminal Divisions, 1976-1977
Judge, Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles, Criminal Division, 1977-1980