James Latane Noel Jr.
Appointed by President John F. Kennedy in 1962 and confirmed by voice vote, James Latane Noel Jr. was a Judge on the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas. He earned a law degree from Southern Methodist University School of Law (now Dedman School of Law) in 1937. Sources: FJC Biographical Directory · Senate confirmation, March 16, 1962
- Appointed by
- John F. Kennedy, 1962
- Confirmed
- by voice vote
- Education
- Southern Methodist 1931 · Southern Methodist Law (now Dedman School of Law) 1937
- Succeeded by
- Finis E. Cowan
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1962 | Southern District of Texas | Kennedy (D) | 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.
| Southern Methodist University | B.S., civil engineering | 1931 |
| Southern Methodist University | B.S., commerce | 1932 |
| Southern Methodist University School of Law (now Dedman School of Law) | LL.B. | 1937 |
35 years on the Southern District of Texas. Data last verified 2026-06-28. Informational only; verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).