Marina Garcia Marmolejo

Judge Marina Garcia Marmolejo

Personal

Birthday:

1971

Birthplace:

Nuevo Laredo, Mexico

Race or Ethnicity:

Hispanic

Gender:

Female

Prior Employment:

Assistant federal public defender, Western District of Texas, 1996-1998
Assistant federal public defender, Southern District of Texas, 1998-1999
Private practice, Laredo, Texas, 1999
Assistant U.S. attorney, Southern District of Texas, 1999-2007
Private practice, San Antonio, Texas, 2007-2009
Private practice, Austin, Texas, 2009-2011

Nominated to U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas, July 28, 2010; no Senate vote

Education

Name of School:

University of the Incarnate Word

Degree:

B.A.

Degree Year:

1992

Name of School - Second:

St. Mary's University School of Law

St. Mary's University is an independent Catholic institution based in the rich tradition of the Society of Mary. As a community of faith recognizing the contributions of all persons, including members of other religions and of no religious faith, the University is a special place for reflection, dialogue, research, service, and teaching.

Degree - Second:

J.D.

Degree Year - Second:

1996

Name of School - Third:

St. Mary`s University, Texas

Degree - Third:

M.A.

Degree Year - Third:

1996

Judicial Career

Court Name:

U. S. District Court, Southern District of Texas

Court Name:

Texas Southern District Court

President Nominating:

Barack Obama

Party Affiliation of President:

Democratic

Commission Date:

10/4/2011