Fifth Circuit / Appointed 1965 / Served to 1984
James Plemon Coleman
Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit
Appointed by President Lyndon B. Johnson in 1965 and confirmed by the Senate 76–8, James Plemon Coleman was a Judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit. He earned a law degree from George Washington University Law School in 1939. Sources: FJC Biographical Directory · Senate confirmation, July 26, 1965
- Appointed by
- Lyndon B. Johnson, 1965
- Confirmed
- 76–8
- Education
- George Washington Law School 1939
- Succeeded
- Benjamin Franklin Cameron
- Succeeded by
- E. Grady Jolly
Federal judicial service
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1965 | Fifth Circuit · succeeded Benjamin Franklin Cameron | Johnson (D) | 76–8 |
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
Sources
18 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).