Western District of Michigan / Appointed 1979 / Served to 2002
Douglas Woodruff Hillman
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Western District of Michigan
Appointed by President Jimmy Carter in 1979 and confirmed by voice vote, Douglas Woodruff Hillman was a Judge on the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Michigan. He earned a law degree from University of Michigan Law School in 1948. Sources: FJC Biographical Directory · Senate confirmation, September 25, 1979
- Appointed by
- Jimmy Carter, 1979
- Confirmed
- by voice vote
- Education
- University of Michigan 1946 · University of Michigan Law School 1948
- Succeeded by
- David William McKeague
Federal judicial service
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | Western District of Michigan | Carter (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.
Education
| University of Michigan | A.B. | 1946 |
| University of Michigan Law School | LL.B. | 1948 |
Sources
23 years on the Western District of Michigan. Data last verified 2026-06-28. Informational only; verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).