James Dale Todd
Appointed by President Ronald Reagan in 1985 and confirmed by voice vote, James Dale Todd is a Judge on the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Tennessee. He earned a law degree from Memphis State University (now University of Memphis) Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law in 1972. Sources: FJC Biographical Directory · Senate confirmation, July 10, 1985
- Appointed by
- Ronald Reagan, 1985
- Confirmed
- by voice vote
- Education
- Lambuth College 1965 · Memphis State (now University of Memphis) Cecil C. Humphreys Law 1972
- Succeeded by
- Stanley Thomas Anderson
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Western District of Tennessee | 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.
| Lambuth College | B.S. | 1965 |
| University of Mississippi | M.C.S. | 1968 |
| Memphis State University (now University of Memphis) Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law | J.D. | 1972 |
40 years on the Western District of Tennessee. Data last verified 2026-06-28. Informational only; verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).