Marilyn Hall Patel
| Marilyn Hall Patel | |
|---|---|
| Senior Judge of the United States District Court for the Northern District of California | |
| In office October 30, 2009 – September 30, 2012 | |
| Chief Judge of the United States District Court for the Northern District of California | |
| In office 1997–2004 | |
| Preceded by | Thelton Henderson | 
| Succeeded by | Vaughn Walker | 
| Judge of the United States District Court for the Northern District of California | |
| In office June 30, 1980 – October 30, 2009 | |
| Appointed by | Jimmy Carter | 
| Preceded by | Seat established by 71 Stat. 586 | 
| Succeeded by | Edward Davila | 
| Personal details | |
| Born | Marilyn Hall September 2, 1938 Amsterdam, New York, U.S. | 
| Education | Wheaton College (BA) Fordham University (JD) | 
Marilyn Hall Patel (born September 2, 1938) is a former United States district judge of the United States District Court for the Northern District of California.