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England, Morrison C., Jr.
Born 1954 in St. Louis, MO
Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of California
Nominated by George W. Bush on March 21, 2002, to a seat vacated by Lawrence K. Karlton. Confirmed by the Senate on August 1, 2002, and received commission on August 2, 2002. Served as chief judge, 2012-2016. Assumed senior status on December 17, 2019. Service terminated on October 4, 2024, due to retirement.
Education:
University of the Pacific, B.A., 1977
University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law, J.D., 1983
Professional Career:
Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of California
Nominated by George W. Bush on March 21, 2002, to a seat vacated by Lawrence K. Karlton. Confirmed by the Senate on August 1, 2002, and received commission on August 2, 2002. Served as chief judge, 2012-2016. Assumed senior status on December 17, 2019. Service terminated on October 4, 2024, due to retirement.
Education:
University of the Pacific, B.A., 1977
University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law, J.D., 1983
Professional Career:
U.S. Army Reserve, 1988-
Private practice, California, 1983-1996
Judge, Superior Court of California, County of Sacramento, 1996-2002