Cathy Ann Bencivengo

Cathy Bencivengo
Judge of the United States District Court for the Southern District of California
Assumed office
February 10, 2012
Appointed by Barack Obama
Preceded by Jeffrey Miller
United States Magistrate Judge of the United States District Court for the Southern District of California
In office
2005  February 10, 2012
Personal details
Born Cathy Ann Palumbo
(1958-08-24) August 24, 1958
Teaneck, New Jersey, U.S.
Alma mater Rutgers University
University of Michigan

Cathy Ann Bencivengo (born August 24, 1958) is a United States District Judge for the United States District Court for the Southern District of California.

Early life and education

Bencivengo was born Cathy Ann Palumbo in Teaneck, New Jersey.[1] Bencivengo earned a bachelor's degree in 1980 from Rutgers University and a master's degree in 1981 from Rutgers. She then earned a law degree in 1988 from University of Michigan Law School.[2]

Professional career

In 1988, Bencivengo joined a predecessor to the law firm DLA Piper as an associate and became a partner in 1996. She remained with DLA Piper until becoming a federal magistrate judge in 2005.[2]

In 2005, the judges on the United States District Court for the Southern District of California selected Bencivengo to be a federal magistrate judge.[2]

Federal judicial service

On May 11, 2011, President Obama nominated Bencivengo to a seat on the United States District Court for the Southern District of California, to replace Judge Jeffrey T. Miller, who took senior status in June 2010.[3] She was confirmed by the Senate on February 9, 2012 by a vote of 90 ayes to 6 nays.[4] She received her commission on February 10, 2012.[1]

References

  1. 1 2 Biographical Directory of Federal Judges
  2. 1 2 3 The White House: Office of the Press Secretary (May 11, 2011). "President Obama Nominates Three for District Court Bench". whitehouse.gov. Retrieved July 10, 2011.
  3. The White House: Office of the Press Secretary (May 11, 2011). "Presidential Nominations Sent to the Senate, 5/11/2011". whitehouse.gov. Retrieved July 10, 2011.
  4. Senate Roll Call

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Legal offices
Preceded by
Jeffrey Miller
Judge of the United States District Court for the Southern District of California
2012–present
Incumbent
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