Burnita Shelton Matthews
Appointed by President Harry S Truman in 1950 and confirmed by voice vote, Burnita Shelton Matthews was a Judge on the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia. She earned a law degree from National University School of Law (now George Washington University Law School) in 1919. Sources: FJC Biographical Directory · Senate confirmation, April 4, 1950
- Appointed by
- Harry S Truman, 1950
- Confirmed
- by voice vote
- Education
- National Law (now George Washington University Law School) 1919
- Succeeded by
- June Lazenby Green
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1950 | District of Columbia | Truman (D) | 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.
| National University School of Law (now George Washington University Law School) | LL.B. | 1919 |
| National University School of Law (now George Washington University Law School) | LL.M. | 1920 |
38 years on the District of Columbia. Data last verified 2026-06-28. Informational only; verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).