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, California. In 1969, Snyder received a Bachelor of Arts degree from Pomona College. In 1972, Snyder earned a

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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

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. 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).

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