Bobby Ray Baldock
Appointed by President Ronald Reagan in 1985 and confirmed by voice vote, Bobby Ray Baldock is a Judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit. He earned a law degree from University of Arizona College of Law (now James E. Rogers College of Law) in 1960. He previously served on the District of New Mexico.Sources: FJC Biographical Directory · Senate confirmation, December 16, 1985
- Appointed by
- Ronald Reagan, 1985
- Confirmed
- by voice vote
- Education
- University of Arizona College of Law (now James E. Rogers College of Law) 1960
- Succeeded
- Oliver Seth
- Succeeded by
- Harris L. Hartz
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | District of New Mexico · succeeded Edwin Leard Mechem | Reagan (R) | voice |
| 1985 | Tenth Circuit · succeeded Oliver Seth | Reagan (R) | voice |
A per-senator roll-call isn’t shown for this confirmation. The Senate’s recorded roll-call votes begin in 1989; many confirmations (especially before then, and most to the lower courts) were by voice vote or unanimous consent.
| New Mexico Military Institute | 1956 | |
| University of Arizona College of Law (now James E. Rogers College of Law) | J.D. | 1960 |
40 years on the Tenth Circuit. Data last verified 2026-06-28. Informational only; verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).