- Judge Ruth Montenegro was confirmed to the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of California on March 22, 2022.
- Previously, she served as a magistrate judge for the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of California since 2018.
- From 2012 to 2013 and again from 2015 to 2018, Judge Montenegro served on the Imperial County Superior Court.
- From 2013 to 2015, Judge Montenegro was the Imperial County Superior Court’s Family Support Commissioner.
- From 2011 to 2012, Judge Montenegro was Assistant County Counsel for Imperial County and also served as a Deputy County Counsel IV in 2000.
- From 2002 to 2011, Judge Montenegro was Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources and Administrative Services for the El Centro Elementary School District.
- From 2000 to 2002, Judge Montenegro was Director of Human Resources for the Imperial Community College District.
- Judge Montenegro received her A.A. from Imperial Valley College in 1987, her B.A. from Clarion University of Pennsylvania in 1989, and her J.D. from UCLA School of Law in 1992.
Confirmed