Southern District of California / Appointed 2003 / Active
Dana Makoto Sabraw
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Southern District of California
Appointed by President George W. Bush in 2003 and confirmed by the Senate 95–0, Dana Makoto Sabraw is a Judge on the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of California. He earned a law degree from University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law in 1985. Sources: FJC Biographical Directory · Senate confirmation, September 25, 2003
- Appointed by
- George W. Bush, 2003
- Confirmed
- 95–0
- Education
- San Diego State 1980 · University of the Pacific, McGeorge Law 1985
Federal judicial service
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Southern District of California | Bush (R) | 95–0 |
A per-senator roll-call isn’t shown for this confirmation. The Senate’s recorded roll-call votes begin in 1989; many confirmations (especially before then, and most to the lower courts) were by voice vote or unanimous consent.
Education
| American River Junior College | A.A. | 1978 |
| San Diego State University | B.S. | 1980 |
| University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law | J.D. | 1985 |
Sources
22 years on the Southern District of California. Data last verified 2026-06-28. Informational only; verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).