Robert Timlin

Robert James Timlin
Senior Judge of the United States District Court for the Central District of California
In office
February 1, 2005 – January 17, 2017
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 Seat established by 104 Stat. 5089
Succeeded by Stephen G. Larson
Personal details
Born Robert James Timlin
(1932-07-26)July 26, 1932
Buffalo, New York
Died January 17, 2017(2017-01-17) (aged 84)
Santa Barbara, California
Education Georgetown University (A.B.)
Georgetown University Law Center (J.D., LL.M.)

Robert James Timlin (July 26, 1932 – January 17, 2017) was a United States District Judge of the United States District Court for the Central District of California.

Education

Timlin earned his Artium Baccalaureus degree from Georgetown University in 1954, his Juris Doctor from Georgetown University Law Center in 1959, and his Master of Laws from Georgetown University Law Center in 1964.

Career

Prior to his federal appointment, Timlin 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.[1]

Federal judicial service

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, and remained in that status until his death on January 17, 2017.[2]

Published works

  • "Pitchess Motions Revisited", California Judicial Education and Research Journal, Spring, 1981
  • Water Softeners Discharge, National Institute of Municipal Law Officers, January, 1973

Notable cases

  • Buono v. Norton, 212 F. Supp. 2d 1202 (C.D. Cal. 2002), aff'd 371 F.3d 543 (9th Cir. 2004), on remand 364 F. Supp. 2d 1175 (C.D. Cal. 2005), aff'd sub nom. Buono v. Kempthorne, 527 F.3d 758 (9th Cir. 2008), cert. granted sub nom. Salazar v. Buono, 129 S. Ct. 1313 (U.S. 2009)

References

  1. ↑ "Robert James Timlin-California Appellate Legacy Project" (PDF).
  2. ↑ Richard K. DeAtley. "Robert J. Timlin, Inland's first federal judge, dies at age 84" The Press Enterprise, January 17, 2017
Legal offices
Preceded by
Seat established 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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