Michael Fitzgerald (California)
2012 - Present
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Michael Fitzgerald is a federal judge for the United States District Court for the Central District of California. He was nominated to the court by President Barack Obama and joined in 2012.[1][2][3]
Early life and education
Fitzgerald received a A.B. from Harvard University in 1981 and a J.D. degree from University of California, Berkeley School of Law (Boalt Hall) in 1985.[2][3]
Professional career
- 1998-2012: Partner, Corbin, Fitzgerald & Athey LLP
- 1995-1998: Law Offices of Robert L. Corbin, PC
- 1991-1995: Heller, Ehrman, White & McAuliffe
- 1988-1991: Assistant United States Attorney, Los Angeles, California
- 1986-1988: Law Clerk for Judge Irving Kaufman[2][3]
Judicial career
Central District of California
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| Nominee Information |
| Name: Michael Fitzgerald |
| Court: Central District of California |
| Progress |
| Confirmed 239 days after nomination. |
 Nominated: July 20, 2011
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| ABA Rating: Unanimously Well Qualified
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| Questionnaire: Questionnaire |
 Hearing:
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| QFRs: (Hover over QFRs to read more) |
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| Confirmed: March 15, 2012
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On July 20, 2011, Fitzgerald was nominated to the federal bench by President Barack Obama to the seat vacated by Howard Matz.[4] Of the nomination, Obama said, "I am honored to nominate Michael Walter Fitzgerald to the United States District Court. His impressive career stands as a testament to his formidable intellect and integrity. I am confident he will serve the people of California with distinction on the District Court bench."[2]
Fitzgerald was rated Unanimously Well Qualified by the American Bar Association. He had a hearing before the Senate Judiciary Committee on October 4, 2011 and you can find his Committee Questionnaire available here and his Questions for the Record available here.[5]
On March 15, 2012, Michael Fitzgerald was confirmed by the United States Senate to the United States District Court for the Central District of California with a vote of 91-6.[6]
See also
External links
- "President Obama Announces His Intent to Nominate Michael Walter Fitzgerald to the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California," July 20, 2011
- Biography] from Federal Judicial Center
Footnotes
- ↑ Metro Weekly, "Michael Fitzgerald, Approved on 91-6 Vote, Will Be First Out LGBT Federal Judge Outside New York," March 15, 2012
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 "President Obama Announces His Intent to Nominate Michael Walter Fitzgerald to the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California," July 20, 2011
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 Official Bio of Judge Fitzgerald from the Federal Judicial Center
- ↑ "Presidential Nomination Sent to the Senate," July 20, 2011
- ↑ 112th Congress Nomination Materials
- ↑ Report on the Activities of the Senate Judiciary Committee, 112th Congress
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