J. Lawrence Irving
Appointed by President Ronald Reagan in 1982 and confirmed by voice vote, J. Lawrence Irving was a Judge on the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of California. He earned a law degree from University of Southern California Law School (now Gould School of Law) in 1963. Sources: FJC Biographical Directory · Senate confirmation, July 28, 1982
- Appointed by
- Ronald Reagan, 1982
- Confirmed
- by voice vote
- Education
- University of Southern California 1959 · University of Southern California Law School (now Gould Law) 1963
- Succeeded
- Edward Joseph Schwartz
- Succeeded by
- Irma Elsa Gonzalez
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Southern District of California · succeeded Edward Joseph Schwartz | 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.
| University of Southern California | B.S. | 1959 |
| University of Southern California Law School (now Gould School of Law) | LL.B. | 1963 |
8 years on the Southern District of California. Data last verified 2026-06-28. Informational only; verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).