Virginia Phillips
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Virginia Phillips is a federal judge for the United States District Court for the Central District of California. She joined the court in 1999 after being nominated by President Bill Clinton.
Early Life and Education
Born in the City of Orange, California, Phillips graduated from the University of California-Riverside with her Bachelor's degree in 1979 and later from the University of California-Berkley's Boalt Hall School of Law with her Juris Doctor degree in 1982.[1]
Legal Career
Phillips was a private practice attorney in California from 1982 to 1991 and later served as a Court Commissioner for the Riverside Superior Court from 1991 to 1995.[1]
Federal Judicial Career
Phillips served as a Federal Magistrate Judge for the United States District Court for the Central District of California from 1995 to 1999.[1]
On the recommendation of U.S. Senators Dianne Feinstien and Barbara Boxer, Phillips was nominated to the United States District Court for the Central District of California by President Bill Clinton on January 26, 1999 to a seat vacated by William Byrne, Jr.. Phillips was confirmed by the Senate on November 10, 1999 on a majority vote and received commission on November 15, 1999. [2]
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