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Robert Aguilar (California federal judge)

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Robert Aguilar
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Prior offices:
United States District Court for the Northern District of California
Years in office: 1996 - 1996

Years in office: 1980 - 1996
Education
Bachelor's
University of California, Berkeley, 1954
Law
University of California, Berkeley, Boalt Hall School of Law, 1958
Personal
Birthplace
Madera, CA


Robert Peter Aguilar (1931-present) was a federal judge on the United States District Court for the Northern District of California.

Aguilar was nominated by President Jimmy Carter on April 3, 1980, to a new seat created by 92 Stat. 1629; he was confirmed by the Senate on June 18, 1980, and received commission that same day. He assumed senior status on April 15, 1996. He served the Northern District of California until his retirement on June 24, 1996. Aguilar was succeeded in this position by Jeremy Fogel.

Early life and education

  • University of California, Berkeley, B.A., 1954
  • University of California, Berkeley, Boalt Hall School of Law, J.D., 1958

Professional career

  • Private practice, San Jose, California, 1960-1979
  • Superior court judge, County of Santa Clara, California, 1979-1980

Judicial career

Northern District of California

Aguilar was nominated by President Jimmy Carter on April 3, 1980, to a new seat created by 92 Stat. 1629;[1] he was confirmed by the Senate on June 18, 1980, and received commission that same day. He assumed senior status on April 15, 1996. He served the Northern District of California until his retirement on June 24, 1996. Aguilar was succeeded in this position by Jeremy Fogel.

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Political offices
Preceded by:
NA-New Seat
Northern District of California
1980–1996
Seat #12
Succeeded by:
Jeremy Fogel