Fifth Circuit / Appointed 1994 / Served to 2023
Fortunato Pedro Benavides
Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit
Appointed by President William J. Clinton in 1994 and confirmed by voice vote, Fortunato Pedro Benavides was a Judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit. He earned a law degree from University of Houston Law Center in 1972. Sources: FJC Biographical Directory · Senate confirmation, May 6, 1994
- Appointed by
- William J. Clinton, 1994
- Confirmed
- by voice vote
- Education
- University of Houston Law Center 1972
- Succeeded
- Thomas Gibbs Gee
- Succeeded by
- Gregg Jeffrey Costa
Federal judicial service
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | Fifth Circuit · succeeded Thomas Gibbs Gee | Clinton (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 Houston | B.B.A. | 1968 |
| University of Houston Law Center | J.D. | 1972 |
Sources
28 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).