Fifth Circuit / Appointed 2003 / Served to 2018
Edward Charles Prado
Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit
Appointed by President George W. Bush in 2003 and confirmed by the Senate 97–0, Edward Charles Prado was a Judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit. He earned a law degree from University of Texas School of Law in 1972. He previously served on the Western District of Texas.Sources: FJC Biographical Directory · Senate confirmation, May 1, 2003
- Appointed by
- George W. Bush, 2003
- Confirmed
- 97–0
- Education
- University of Texas 1969 · University of Texas Law 1972
- Succeeded
- Robert Manley Parker
- Succeeded by
- Andrew Stephen Oldham
Federal judicial service
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | Western District of Texas · succeeded Clyde Frederick Shannon Jr. | Reagan (R) | voice |
| 2003 | Fifth Circuit · succeeded Robert Manley Parker | Bush (R) | 97–0 |
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
| San Antonio College | A.A. | 1967 |
| University of Texas | B.A. | 1969 |
| University of Texas School of Law | J.D. | 1972 |
Sources
14 years on the Fifth Circuit. Data last verified 2026-06-28. Informational only; verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).