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Biography
Morrison Cohen England Jr. (born 1954) is Chief United States District Judge for the United States District Court for the Eastern District of California.
Early life and education
Born in St. Louis, Missouri, England received a B.A. from the University of the Pacific in 1977 and a J.D. from University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law in 1983. U.S. Army Reserve, 1988–present.
Career
England was in private practice in California from 1983 to 1996.
Judicial service
England was a judge on the Sacramento Superior Court for the State of California from 1996 to 2002.
England is a federal judge on the United States District Court for the Eastern District of California. England was nominated by President George W. Bush on March 21, 2002, to a seat vacated by Lawrence K. Karlton. He was confirmed by the United States Senate on August 1, 2002, and received his commission on August 2, 2002. He served as Chief Judge from October 31, 2012 to June 2016.
Awards and recognition
2013: Martin Luther King Jr. Peace and Justice Award from the University of the Pacific.