Senior Judge of the United States District Court for the Southern District of California
Incumbent
Assumed office December 31, 2017
Judge of the United States District Court for the Southern District of California
In office June 21, 2004 – December 31, 2017
Appointed by
George W. Bush
Preceded by
Seat established by 116 Stat. 1758
Succeeded by
Linda Lopez
Magistrate Judge of the United States District Court for the Southern District of California
In office 2001–2004
Judge of the California Superior Court
In office 1997–2001
Personal details
Born
Roger Thomas Benitez[1][2]
(1950-12-30) December 30, 1950 (age 73)[2] Havana, Cuba[2]
Spouse
Cathryn C. Carr[2]
Education
Imperial Valley College (AA) San Diego State University (BA) Thomas Jefferson School of Law (JD)
Roger Thomas Benitez (born December 30, 1950) is a senior United States district judge of the United States District Court for the Southern District of California. He is known for his rulings striking down several California gun control laws.[3]
^"Roger Thomas Benitez Judge Profile on Martindale.com". www.martindale.com. Archived from the original on September 30, 2019. Retrieved June 4, 2020.
^ abcd"Confirmation hearing on federal appointments : hearing before the Committee on the Judiciary, United States Senate, One Hundred Eighth Congress, first ... pt. 6". HathiTrust. hdl:2027/uc1.c087004948. Archived from the original on March 24, 2023. Retrieved June 5, 2021.
^Elinson, Zusha; Gershman, Jacob (June 21, 2021). "California Gun-Control Battles Sparked by One Judge's Decisions". The Wall Street Journal. Archived from the original on June 21, 2021. Retrieved June 21, 2021.
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