Patrick Leahy: “I am pleased that we are now turning to the nomination of Magistrate Judge Larry Alan Burns for the Southern District of…”

“I am pleased that we are now turning to the nomination of Magistrate Judge Larry Alan Burns for the Southern District of California. This well qualified nominee is the product of the exemplary bipartisan commission that Senators Feinstein and Boxer have worked so hard to maintain. It is a testament to their diligence that we have such stellar nominees heading to California's federal courts. Judge Burns has been a United States Magistrate for the past six years in San Diego. Prior to becoming a Magistrate, Mr. Burns gained significant trial experience as a State and federal criminal prosecutor. Judge Burns has also served as a mentor to disadvantaged students, assisting them in achieving their educational and career goals. He was honored for his work in this area with a Faculty Mentoring Award from San Diego State University in 1996. In addition, he has taught legal courses at both the undergraduate and graduate school levels at several San Diego universities. In light of his remarkable record of public service and trial experience, it is not surprising that the American Bar Association was unanimous in its determination that Judge Burns is 'Well-Qualified' to be a federal district court judge.”