Robert Timlin

Robert J. Timlin
Senior Judge of the United States District Court for the Central District of California
Assumed office
February 1, 2005
Judge of the United States District Court for the Central District of California
In office
September 15, 1994  February 1, 2005
Appointed by Bill Clinton
Preceded by new seat authorized by 104 Stat. 5089
Succeeded by Stephen G. Larson
Personal details
Born 1932 (age 8384)
Buffalo, New York, U.S.
Alma mater Georgetown University

Robert J. Timlin (born 1932) is a Senior District Judge for the Central District of California in the Ninth Circuit.

Appointment

Timlin was nominated by President of the United States Bill Clinton on April 26, 1994, to a new seat created by 104 Stat. 5089. He was confirmed by the United States Senate on September 14, 1994, and received his commission on September 15, 1994.

Timlin assumed senior status on February 1, 2005. He earned his undergraduate degree from Georgetown University in 1954, his J.D. from Georgetown University Law Center in 1959, and his Master of Laws from Georgetown University Law Center in 1964.

Previous career

Prior to his federal appointment, Timlin had served as Associate Justice of the 4th District Court of Appeal in California, the Municipal and Superior Court for Riverside County, Corona City Attorney, and as an Assistant United States Attorney. Prior to coming to California, Timlin worked as a Special Attorney for the United States Department of Justice, Criminal Division. He was appointed to the California Court of Appeal by Governor George Deukmejian and to the federal bench by President Bill Clinton.

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Notable cases

Legal offices
Preceded by
new seat authorized by 104 Stat. 5089
Judge of the United States District Court for the Central District of California
1994–2005
Succeeded by
Stephen G. Larson
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