James M. Ideman
Appointed by President Ronald Reagan in 1984 and confirmed by voice vote, James M. Ideman was a Judge on the U.S. District Court for the Central 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, June 15, 1984
- Appointed by
- Ronald Reagan, 1984
- Confirmed
- by voice vote
- Education
- The Citadel 1953 · University of Southern California Law School (now Gould Law) 1963
- Succeeded
- Lawrence Tupper Lydick
- Succeeded by
- Gary Allen Feess
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | Central District of California · succeeded Lawrence Tupper Lydick | 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.
14 years on the Central District of California. Data last verified 2026-06-28. Informational only; verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).