Early life and education

Born in San Rafael, California

San Rafael, California

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, Sabraw received an A.A. from American River Junior College in 1978, a B.S.

Bachelor of Science

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 from San Diego State University

San Diego State University

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 in 1980, and a J.D.

Juris Doctor

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 from the University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law in 1985.

Career

Sabraw was in private practice in San Diego, California

San Diego, California

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 from 1985 to 1989. He was in private practice in Santa Barbara, California

Santa Barbara, California

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 from 1989 to 1995.

Judicial service

Sabraw was a judge on the North County Municipal Court, County of San Diego, California from 1995 to 1998. He was a judge on the Superior Court for the State of California, County of San Diego, California from 1998 to 2003.

Sabraw is a federal judge on the United States District Court for the Southern District of California

United States District Court for the Southern District of California

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. Sabraw was nominated by President George W. Bush

George W. Bush

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 on May 1, 2003, to a new seat created by 116 Stat. 1758. He was confirmed by the United States Senate

United States Senate

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 on September 25, 2003, and received his commission on September 26, 2003.

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