Earl Gilliam

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Earl Gilliam
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Nonpartisan
Prior offices:
United States District Court for the Southern District of California
Years in office: 1993 - 2001

Years in office: 1980 - 1993
Education
Bachelor's
San Diego State University, 1953
Law
University of California, Hastings College of the Law, 1957
Personal
Birthplace
Clovis, NM


Earl Ben Gilliam (1931-2001) was a federal judge on the United States District Court for the Southern District of California.

Gilliam was nominated by President Jimmy Carteron December 7, 1979, to a new seat created by 92 Stat. 1629; he was confirmed by the Senate on August 19, 1980, and received commission the next day. He assumed senior status on April 2, 1993. He served the Southern District of California until his death on January 28, 2001. Gilliam was succeeded in this position by Napoleon Jones.

Early life and education

  • San Diego State University, B.A., 1953
  • University of California, Hastings College of Law, J.D., 1957

Professional career

  • Deputy district attorney, San Diego County, CA, 1957-1961
  • Private practice, San Diego, CA, 1961-1963
  • Judge, San Diego Municipal Court, 1963-1975
  • Judge, San Diego County Superior Court, 1975-1980

Judicial nominations and appointments

Southern District of California

Gilliam was nominated by President Jimmy Carteron December 7, 1979, to a new seat created by 92 Stat. 1629;[1] he was confirmed by the Senate on August 19, 1980, and received commission the next day. He assumed senior status on April 2, 1993. He served the Southern District of California until his death on January 28, 2001. Gilliam was succeeded in this position by Napoleon Jones.

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Political offices
Preceded by:
NA-New Seat
Southern District of California
1980–1993
Seat #7
Succeeded by:
Napoleon Jones