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Gutierrez, Philip S.
Born 1959 in Los Angeles, CA
Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Central District of California
Nominated by George W. Bush on January 9, 2007, to a seat vacated by Terry J. Hatter, Jr. Confirmed by the Senate on January 30, 2007, and received commission on February 16, 2007. Served as chief judge, 2020-2024. Service terminated on October 22, 2024, due to retirement.
Education:
University of Notre Dame, B.A., 1981
University of California, Los Angeles, School of Law, J.D., 1984
Professional Career:
Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Central District of California
Nominated by George W. Bush on January 9, 2007, to a seat vacated by Terry J. Hatter, Jr. Confirmed by the Senate on January 30, 2007, and received commission on February 16, 2007. Served as chief judge, 2020-2024. Service terminated on October 22, 2024, due to retirement.
Education:
University of Notre Dame, B.A., 1981
University of California, Los Angeles, School of Law, J.D., 1984
Professional Career:
Private practice, California, 1986-1997
Judge, Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles, 1997-2007
Nominated to U.S. District Court for the Central District of California, April 24, 2006; no Senate vote