Gary L. Taylor

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Gary Taylor
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Nonpartisan
Prior offices:
United States District Court for the Central District of California
Years in office: 2004 - 2005

Years in office: 1990 - 2004
Education
Bachelor's
University of California, Los Angeles, 1960
Law
University of California, Los Angeles School of Law, 1963
Personal
Birthplace
Los Angeles, CA


Gary L. Taylor (1938-present) was a federal judge on the United States District Court for the Central District of California.

Taylor was nominated by President George H.W. Bush on August 3, 1990, to a seat vacated by Ferdinand Francis Fernandez; he was confirmed by the Senate on September 28, 1990, and received commission on October 1, 1990. He assumed senior status on December 8, 2004. He served the Central District of California until his retirement on July 1, 2005. Taylor was succeeded in this position by Otis Wright.

Early life and education

  • University of California, Los Angeles, A.B., 1960
  • University of California, Los Angeles, School of Law, J.D., 1963

Professional career

  • U.S. Army, 1964-1966
  • Private practice, 1966-1986
  • Judge, Orange County Superior Court, 1986-19904

Judicial nominations and appointments

Central District of California

Taylor was nominated by President George H.W. Bush on August 3, 1990, to a seat vacated by Ferdinand Francis Fernandez;[1] he was confirmed by the Senate on September 28, 1990, and received commission on October 1, 1990. He assumed senior status on December 8, 2004. He served the Central District of California until his retirement on July 1, 2005. Taylor was succeeded in this position by Otis Wright.

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Political offices
Preceded by:
Ferdinand Francis Fernandez
Central District of California
1990–2004
Seat #21
Succeeded by:
Otis Wright