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Hernandez, Marco Antonio
Born 1957 in Nogales, AZ
Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the District of Oregon
Nominated by Barack Obama on January 5, 2011, to a seat vacated by Garr M. King. Confirmed by the Senate on February 7, 2011, and received commission on February 9, 2011. Served as chief judge, 2019-2023. Assumed senior status on August 21, 2024.
Education:
Western Oregon State College, B.A., 1983
University of Washington School of Law, J.D., 1986
Professional Career:
Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the District of Oregon
Nominated by Barack Obama on January 5, 2011, to a seat vacated by Garr M. King. Confirmed by the Senate on February 7, 2011, and received commission on February 9, 2011. Served as chief judge, 2019-2023. Assumed senior status on August 21, 2024.
Education:
Western Oregon State College, B.A., 1983
University of Washington School of Law, J.D., 1986
Professional Career:
Staff attorney, Oregon Legal Services, Hillsboro, Oregon, 1986-1989
Deputy district attorney, Washington County, Oregon, 1989-1994
Judge, Oregon District Court, Washington County, 1995-1998
Judge, Oregon Circuit Court, Washington County, 1998-2011; presiding judge, 2002-2005
Nominated to U.S. District Court for the District of Oregon, July 23, 2008; no Senate vote
Nominated to U.S. District Court for the District of Oregon, July 14, 2010; no Senate vote