Southern District of California / Appointed 2007 / Active
Janis Lynn Sammartino
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Southern District of California
Appointed by President George W. Bush in 2007 and confirmed by the Senate 90–0, Janis Lynn Sammartino is a Judge on the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of California. She earned a law degree from Notre Dame Law School in 1975. Sources: FJC Biographical Directory · Senate confirmation, September 10, 2007
- Appointed by
- George W. Bush, 2007
- Confirmed
- 90–0
- Education
- Occidental College 1972 · Notre Dame Law School 1975
- Succeeded
- Judith Nelsen Keep
Federal judicial service
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Southern District of California · succeeded Judith Nelsen Keep | Bush (R) | 90–0 |
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
| Occidental College | A.B. | 1972 |
| Notre Dame Law School | J.D. | 1975 |
Sources
18 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).