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Earl Ben Gilliam
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| Senior Judge of the United States District Court for the Southern District of California | |
| In office April 2, 1993 – January 28, 2001 |
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| Judge of the United States District Court for the Southern District of California | |
| In office August 20, 1980 – April 2, 1993 |
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| Appointed by | Jimmy Carter |
| Preceded by | Seat established by 92 Stat. 1629 |
| Succeeded by | Napoleon A. Jones Jr. |
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Earl Ben Gilliam
August 17, 1931 Clovis, New Mexico |
| Died | January 28, 2001 (aged 69) San Diego, California |
| Education | San Diego State University (BA) University of California, Hastings College of the Law (JD) |
Earl Ben Gilliam (August 17, 1931 – January 28, 2001) was an important judge in the United States. He served as a federal judge for the Southern District of California. He was born in Clovis, New Mexico, and later became a respected legal figure.
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Early Life and Education
Earl Ben Gilliam was born on August 17, 1931, in Clovis, New Mexico. He worked hard in his studies and went on to college.
College and Law School
He earned his Bachelor of Arts degree from San Diego State University in 1953. After that, he continued his education in law. He received his law degree, called a Juris Doctor, from the University of California, Hastings College of the Law in 1957.
A Career in Law
After finishing law school, Earl Ben Gilliam began his career helping people with legal matters.
Early Legal Roles
- From 1957 to 1961, he worked as a deputy district attorney for San Diego County. This means he helped the government bring legal cases against people accused of crimes.
- From 1961 to 1963, he worked as a private lawyer in San Diego. He helped individuals and businesses with their legal needs.
Becoming a Judge
Earl Ben Gilliam then became a judge, serving at different levels of the court system.
- He was a judge for the San Diego Municipal Court from 1963 to 1975. This court handles smaller legal cases.
- From 1975 to 1980, he served as a judge for the San Diego County Superior Court. This court handles more serious cases.
Federal Judicial Service
In 1980, Earl Ben Gilliam was appointed to a very important position as a federal judge.
Appointment to Federal Court
President Jimmy Carter nominated him on December 7, 1979. This means President Carter suggested him for the job. The United States Senate then approved his appointment on August 19, 1980. He officially started his role as a judge for the United States District Court for the Southern District of California on August 20, 1980. This court handles federal laws and cases that cross state lines.
Senior Status and Retirement
On April 2, 1993, Judge Gilliam took on what is called senior status. This means he continued to be a judge but with a reduced workload due to health challenges. He did not perform judicial duties after this time. His service as a judge officially ended on January 28, 2001, when he passed away in San Diego.
