Judith Keep

Judith Keep
Chief Judge of the United States District Court for the Southern District of California
In office
1991–1998
Preceded byGordon Thompson Jr.
Succeeded byMarilyn L. Huff
Judge of the United States District Court for the Southern District of California
In office
June 30, 1980 – September 14, 2004
Appointed byJimmy Carter
Preceded bySeat established by 92 Stat. 1629
Succeeded byJanis Lynn Sammartino
Personal details
Born(1944-03-24)March 24, 1944
Omaha, Nebraska
DiedSeptember 14, 2004(2004-09-14) (aged 60)
San Diego, California
EducationScripps College (BA)
University of San Diego School of Law (JD)

Judith Nelsen Keep (March 24, 1944 – September 14, 2004) was a United States district judge of the United States District Court for the Southern District of California.