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Whyte, Ronald M.
Born October 25, 1942, in Claremont, CA
Died April 10, 2023
Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California
Nominated by George H.W. Bush on July 26, 1991, to a new seat authorized by 104 Stat. 5089. Confirmed by the Senate on February 6, 1992, and received commission on February 10, 1992. Assumed senior status on March 2, 2009. Service terminated on April 10, 2023, due to death.
Education:
Wesleyan University, A.B., 1964
University of Southern California Gould School of Law, J.D., 1967
Professional Career:
Died April 10, 2023
Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California
Nominated by George H.W. Bush on July 26, 1991, to a new seat authorized by 104 Stat. 5089. Confirmed by the Senate on February 6, 1992, and received commission on February 10, 1992. Assumed senior status on March 2, 2009. Service terminated on April 10, 2023, due to death.
Education:
Wesleyan University, A.B., 1964
University of Southern California Gould School of Law, J.D., 1967
Professional Career:
Private practice, Claremont, California, 1967-1968
U.S. Navy, JAG Corps, 1968-1971
Private practice, San Jose, California, 1971-1989
Judge, Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara, 1989-1992