District of Arizona / Appointed 2014 / Active
James Alan Soto
Judge, U.S. District Court for the District of Arizona
Appointed by President Barack Obama in 2014 and confirmed by the Senate 93–1, James Alan Soto is a Judge on the U.S. District Court for the District of Arizona. He earned a law degree from Arizona State University College of Law (now Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law) in 1975. Sources: FJC Biographical Directory · Senate confirmation, May 15, 2014
- Appointed by
- Barack Obama, 2014
- Confirmed
- 93–1
- Education
- Arizona State 1971 · Arizona State College of Law (now Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law) 1975
- Succeeded
- David C. Bury
- Succeeded by
- Angela Marie Martinez
Federal judicial service
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | District of Arizona · succeeded David C. Bury | Obama (D) | 93–1 |
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
| Arizona State University | B.S. | 1971 |
| Arizona State University College of Law (now Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law) | J.D. | 1975 |
Sources
12 years on the District of Arizona. Data last verified 2026-06-28. Informational only; verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).