Christina Ann Snyder (born May 27, 1947) is a senior United States district judge of the United States District Court for the Central District of California.
Early life and education
Snyder was born on May 27, 1947, in Los Angeles. In 1969, Snyder received a Bachelor of Arts degree from Pomona College. In 1972, Snyder earned a Juris Doctor from Stanford Law School.
Career
In 1972, Snyder practiced law in California until 1997. Snyder was a partner in Wyman Bautzer Kuchel & Silbert, Katten Muchin & Zavis and Corinblit & Selzer.
Federal judicial service
On January 7, 1997, Snyder was nominated by President Bill Clinton to a seat on the United States District Court for the Central District of California vacated by Edward Rafeedie. Snyder was confirmed by the United States Senate on November 7, 1997, and received her commission on November 10, 1997. Snyder assumed senior status on November 23, 2016.
Awards
2013 Ronald M. George Award for Judicial Excellence from the Beverly Hills Bar Association (February 20, 2013).
See also
List of Jewish American jurists
References
External links
Christina Snyder at votesmart.org
1947 births
Living people
Pomona College alumni
Stanford Law School alumni
Judges of the United States District Court for the Central District of California United States district court judges appointed by Bill Clinton Lawyers from Los Angeles 20th-century American judges 21st-century American judges 20th-century American women judges 21st-century American women judges