He was appointed to the California Court of Appeal by Governor George Deukmejian and to the federal bench by President Bill Clinton .
Prior to coming to California , Timlin worked as a Special Attorney for the United States Department of Justice , Criminal Division .
Timlin was appointed to the California Court of Appeal by Governor George Deukmejian and to the federal bench by President Bill Clinton .
Prior to coming to California , Timlin worked as a Special Attorney for the United States Department of Justice , Criminal Division .