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Carney, Cormac J.
Born 1959 in Detroit, MI
Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Central District of California
Nominated by George W. Bush on January 7, 2003, to a seat vacated by Carlos R. Moreno. Confirmed by the Senate on April 7, 2003, and received commission on April 9, 2003. Served as chief judge, 2020. Assumed senior status on May 31, 2024.
Education:
University of California, Los Angeles, B.A., 1983
Harvard Law School, J.D., 1987
Professional Career:
Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Central District of California
Nominated by George W. Bush on January 7, 2003, to a seat vacated by Carlos R. Moreno. Confirmed by the Senate on April 7, 2003, and received commission on April 9, 2003. Served as chief judge, 2020. Assumed senior status on May 31, 2024.
Education:
University of California, Los Angeles, B.A., 1983
Harvard Law School, J.D., 1987
Professional Career:
Private practice, California, 1987-2001
Judge, Superior Court of California, County of Orange, 2001-2003
Nominated to U.S. District Court for the Central District of California, October 10, 2002; no Senate vote