Cynthia Holcomb Hall
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Cynthia Holcomb Hall was a United States federal judge
.
, Hall received an A.B.
from Stanford University
in 1951, an LL.B. from Stanford Law School
in 1954, and an LL.M. from New York University School of Law
in 1960. She was a United States Naval Reserve Lieutenant, JAG Corps from 1951 to 1953. She was a law clerk
, Hon. Richard Harvey Chambers
, U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit from 1954 to 1955. She was a Research assistant to editor, Tax Law Review from 1959 to 1960. She was a Trial attorney of Tax Division, U.S. Department of Justice, Washington, D.C. from 1960 to 1964. She was an Attorney advisor, Office of Tax Legislative Counsel, U.S. Department of the Treasury from 1964 to 1966. She was in private practice in Beverly Hills, California
from 1966 to 1972.
from 1972 to 1981 and a federal judge on the United States District Court for the Central District of California
. She was nominated by President Ronald Reagan
on October 14, 1981, to a seat vacated by Harry Pregerson
. She was confirmed by the United States Senate
on November 18, 1981, and received her commission the same day. Hall served in that capacity until October 4, 1984, due to appointment to another judicial position.
Hall was a federal judge on the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit
. Hall was nominated by Ronald Reagan on August 1, 1984, to a new seat created by 98 Stat. 333. She was confirmed by the United States Senate on October 3, 1984, and received her commission on October 4, 1984. She assumed senior status
on August 31, 1997.
on February 26, 2011 at the age of 82.
United States federal judge
In the United States, the title of federal judge usually means a judge appointed by the President of the United States and confirmed by the United States Senate in accordance with Article II of the United States Constitution....
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Early life and career
Born in Los Angeles, CaliforniaLos Angeles, California
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, Hall received an A.B.
Bachelor of Arts
A Bachelor of Arts , from the Latin artium baccalaureus, is a bachelor's degree awarded for an undergraduate course or program in either the liberal arts, the sciences, or both...
from Stanford University
Stanford University
The Leland Stanford Junior University, commonly referred to as Stanford University or Stanford, is a private research university on an campus located near Palo Alto, California. It is situated in the northwestern Santa Clara Valley on the San Francisco Peninsula, approximately northwest of San...
in 1951, an LL.B. from Stanford Law School
Stanford Law School
Stanford Law School is a graduate school at Stanford University located in the area known as the Silicon Valley, near Palo Alto, California in the United States. The Law School was established in 1893 when former President Benjamin Harrison joined the faculty as the first professor of law...
in 1954, and an LL.M. from New York University School of Law
New York University School of Law
The New York University School of Law is the law school of New York University. Established in 1835, the school offers the J.D., LL.M., and J.S.D. degrees in law, and is located in Greenwich Village, in the New York City borough of Manhattan....
in 1960. She was a United States Naval Reserve Lieutenant, JAG Corps from 1951 to 1953. She was a law clerk
Law clerk
A law clerk or a judicial clerk is a person who provides assistance to a judge in researching issues before the court and in writing opinions. Law clerks are not court clerks or courtroom deputies, who are administrative staff for the court. Most law clerks are recent law school graduates who...
, Hon. Richard Harvey Chambers
Richard Harvey Chambers
Richard Harvey Chambers was a United States federal judge.-Biography:Chambers was born to William Rock and Lida Chambers in Danville, Illinois. Three months later, the family moved to Solomonville, Arizona, where his father worked as clerk of the district court of Graham County...
, U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit from 1954 to 1955. She was a Research assistant to editor, Tax Law Review from 1959 to 1960. She was a Trial attorney of Tax Division, U.S. Department of Justice, Washington, D.C. from 1960 to 1964. She was an Attorney advisor, Office of Tax Legislative Counsel, U.S. Department of the Treasury from 1964 to 1966. She was in private practice in Beverly Hills, California
Beverly Hills, California
Beverly Hills is an affluent city located in Los Angeles County, California, United States. With a population of 34,109 at the 2010 census, up from 33,784 as of the 2000 census, it is home to numerous Hollywood celebrities. Beverly Hills and the neighboring city of West Hollywood are together...
from 1966 to 1972.
Judicial career
Hall was a judge on the United States Tax CourtUnited States Tax Court
The United States Tax Court is a federal trial court of record established by Congress under Article I of the U.S. Constitution, section 8 of which provides that the Congress has the power to "constitute Tribunals inferior to the supreme Court"...
from 1972 to 1981 and a federal judge on the United States District Court for the Central District of California
United States District Court for the Central District of California
The United States District Court for the Central District of California serves over 18 million people in southern and central California, making it the largest federal judicial district by population...
. She was nominated by President Ronald Reagan
Ronald Reagan
Ronald Wilson Reagan was the 40th President of the United States , the 33rd Governor of California and, prior to that, a radio, film and television actor....
on October 14, 1981, to a seat vacated by Harry Pregerson
Harry Pregerson
Harry Pregerson serves as a judge on the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. He was appointed to the Ninth Circuit in 1979 by President Jimmy Carter...
. She was confirmed by the United States Senate
United States Senate
The United States Senate is the upper house of the bicameral legislature of the United States, and together with the United States House of Representatives comprises the United States Congress. The composition and powers of the Senate are established in Article One of the U.S. Constitution. Each...
on November 18, 1981, and received her commission the same day. Hall served in that capacity until October 4, 1984, due to appointment to another judicial position.
Hall was a federal judge on the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit
United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit
The United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit is a U.S. federal court with appellate jurisdiction over the district courts in the following districts:* District of Alaska* District of Arizona...
. Hall was nominated by Ronald Reagan on August 1, 1984, to a new seat created by 98 Stat. 333. She was confirmed by the United States Senate on October 3, 1984, and received her commission on October 4, 1984. She assumed senior status
Senior status
Senior status is a form of semi-retirement for United States federal judges, and judges in some state court systems. After federal judges have reached a certain combination of age and years of service on the federal courts, they are allowed to assume senior status...
on August 31, 1997.
Death
Hall died of cancer at her home in Pasadena, CaliforniaPasadena, California
Pasadena is a city in Los Angeles County, California, United States. Although famous for hosting the annual Rose Bowl football game and Tournament of Roses Parade, Pasadena is the home to many scientific and cultural institutions, including the California Institute of Technology , the Jet...
on February 26, 2011 at the age of 82.