Elsijane Trimble Roy
Appointed by President Jimmy Carter in 1977 and confirmed by voice vote, Elsijane Trimble Roy was a Judge on the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Arkansas. She earned a law degree from University of Arkansas School of Law in 1939. She previously served on the Eastern District of Arkansas.Sources: FJC Biographical Directory · Senate confirmation, November 1, 1977
- Appointed by
- Jimmy Carter, 1977
- Confirmed
- by voice vote
- Education
- University of Arkansas Law 1939
- Succeeded
- Oren Harris
- Succeeded by
- Susan Webber Wright
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | Western District of Arkansas · succeeded Oren Harris | Carter (D) | voice |
| 1977 | Eastern District of Arkansas · succeeded Oren Harris | 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.
13 years on the Western District of Arkansas. Data last verified 2026-06-28. Informational only; verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).