Gordon Thompson Jr.
Born December 28, 1929, in San Diego, CA
Died July 5, 2015
Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court, Southern District of California
Nominated by Richard M. Nixon on October 7, 1970, to a new seat authorized by 84 Stat. 294. Confirmed by the Senate on October 13, 1970, and received commission on October 16, 1970. Served as chief judge, 1984-1991. Assumed senior status on December 28, 1994. Service terminated on July 5, 2015, due to death.
Education:
University of Southern California, B.S., 1951
Southwestern University School of Law, LL.B., 1956
Professional Career:
Deputy district attorney, San Diego County, California, 1957-1960
Private practice, San Diego, California, 1960-1970
- Judge
- U.S. District Court, Southern District of California
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- Served as chief judge, 1984-1991. Assumed senior status on December 28, 1994. Service terminated on July 5, 2015, due to death.
- Attorney
- Private practice, San Diego, California
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- Deputy district attorney
- San Diego County, California
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- Southwestern University School of Law
- LL.B. (1956)
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- University of Southern California
- B.S. (1951)
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