Senate Confirms Judge King for U.S. District Court Post
The U.S. Senate confirmed U.S. Chief Magistrate Judge George King, who has worked in the Los Angeles federal courthouse since 1987, for a seat on the district court bench, it was ennounced Friday.
King, who declined to comment, was a federal prosecutor from 1974-79 before he turned to private practice, specializing in civil business litigation.
King, 43, was recommended for the post in January by Sen. Barbara Boxer (D-Calif.).
“I am very pleased that the Senate has recognized Judge King’s exceptional experience, professional service and integrity and has confirmed him as a federal district court judge,” Boxer said.
King, who was born in China, came to California when he was 11. He attended Fairfax High School, graduated magna cum laude from UCLA in 1971 and received his law degree from USC. He once headed the California Chinese Lawyers Assn.
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