Personal Information
Federal Judicial Service:
U. S. District Court, Western District of Texas
Nominated by Ronald Reagan on March 6, 1984, to a seat vacated by C. Frederick Shannon, Jr.; Confirmed by the Senate on March 30, 1984, and received commission on March 30, 1984. Service terminated on May 13, 2003, due to appointment to another judicial position.
U. S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit
Nominated by George W. Bush on February 6, 2003, to a seat vacated by Robert M. Parker; Confirmed by the Senate on May 1, 2003, and received commission on May 5, 2003.
Education:
San Antonio Junior College, A.A., 1967
University of Texas, Austin, B.A., 1969
University of Texas School of Law, J.D., 1972
Professional Career:
U.S. Army Reserve, 1972-1987
Assistant district attorney, Bexar County, Texas, 1972-1976
Assistant federal public defender, Western District of Texas, 1976-1980
Judge, 187th Judicial District Court, Bexar County, Texas, 1980
U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Texas, 1981-1984
Contact and Phone Numbers
755 East Mulberry Avenue, Suite 350
San Antonio, TX 78212-3186
(210) 472-4060