Manuel Real

Manuel Lawrence Real (January 27, 1924 – June 26, 2019) was a Senior United States District Judge of the United States District Court for the Central District of California. He was appointed in 1966 by President Lyndon B. Johnson. He was the last remaining federal judge in active service appointed by Johnson.^[1]

Manuel Real
Senior Judge of the United States District Court for the Central District of California
In office November 4, 2018 – June 26, 2019
Chief Judge of the United States District Court for the Central District of California
In office 1982–1993
Preceded by	A. Andrew Hauk
Succeeded by	William Matthew Byrne Jr.
Judge of the United States District Court for the Central District of California
In office November 3, 1966 – November 4, 2018
Appointed by	Lyndon B. Johnson
Preceded by	Seat established by 80 Stat. 75
Succeeded by	vacant
Personal details
Pronunciation	real, not reál
Born	Manuel Lawrence Real (1924-01-27)January 27, 1924 Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Died	June 29, 2019(2019-06-29) (aged 95) Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Education	University of Southern California (B.S.) Loyola Law School (LL.B.)

He was the longest-serving active federal judge until his retirement in 2018.

Real died on June 26, 2019 in Los Angeles, California at the age of 95.^[2]