George E. Woods
Appointed by President Ronald Reagan in 1983 and confirmed by voice vote, George E. Woods was a Judge on the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan. He earned a law degree from Detroit College of Law (now Michigan State University College of Law) in 1949. Sources: FJC Biographical Directory · Senate confirmation, November 15, 1983
- Appointed by
- Ronald Reagan, 1983
- Confirmed
- by voice vote
- Education
- Detroit College of Law (now Michigan State College of Law) 1949
- Succeeded
- Patricia Jean Ehrhardt Pernick Boyle
- Succeeded by
- Denise Page Hood
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Eastern District of Michigan · succeeded Patricia Jean Ehrhardt Pernick Boyle | Reagan (R) | 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.
20 years on the Eastern District of Michigan. Data last verified 2026-06-28. Informational only; verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).