James Lawrence King
Appointed by President Richard M. Nixon in 1970 and confirmed by voice vote, James Lawrence King is a Judge on the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida. He earned a law degree from University of Florida College of Law (now Fredric G. Levin College of Law) in 1953. Sources: FJC Biographical Directory · Senate confirmation, October 13, 1970
- Appointed by
- Richard M. Nixon, 1970
- Confirmed
- by voice vote
- Education
- University of Florida 1949 · University of Florida College of Law (now Fredric G. Levin College of Law) 1953
- Succeeded by
- Joan A. Lenard
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Southern District of Florida | Nixon (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 Florida | B.A.E. | 1949 |
| University of Florida College of Law (now Fredric G. Levin College of Law) | LL.B. | 1953 |
55 years on the Southern District of Florida. Data last verified 2026-06-28. Informational only; verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).