[1][failed verification] In 1969, Snyder received a Bachelor of Arts degree from Pomona College.

In 1972, Snyder earned a Juris Doctor from Stanford Law School.

Snyder was a partner in Wyman Bautzer Kuchel & Silbert, Katten Muchin & Zavis and Corinblit & Selzer.

[3] On January 7, 1997, Snyder was nominated by President Bill Clinton to a seat on the United States District Court for the Central District of California vacated by Edward Rafeedie.

[1] Snyder assumed senior status on November 23, 2016.