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Dean D. Pregerson

Former judge · U.S. District Court for the Central District of California

Dean D. Pregerson served on the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California. Appointed by William J. Clinton and confirmed Jul 24, 1996. ABA rating: Qualified.

Appointed by
William J. Clinton
Confirmed
Jul 24, 1996
ABA rating
Qualified
Born
1951

Appointments

  • Judge, U.S. District Court for the Central District of CaliforniaWilliam J. Clinton · Jul 24, 1996 – Jun 1, 2025

Education

  • University of California, Los AngelesB.A., 1972
  • University of California, Davis, School of LawJ.D., 1976

Career

Parole hearing officer, California Department of Corrections, 1977; Private practice, Ventura, California, 1978; Assistant public defender, Agana, Guam, 1978-1981; Private practice, Agana, Guam, 1982; Private practice, Napa, California, 1982; Private practice, Los Angeles, California, 1983-1985, 1986-1996; Vice president and general counsel, The Torrance Company, California, 1985

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