Fourth Circuit / Appointed 1984 / Active
James Harvie Wilkinson III
Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit
Appointed by President Ronald Reagan in 1984 and confirmed by the Senate 58–39, James Harvie Wilkinson III is a Judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit. He earned a law degree from University of Virginia School of Law in 1972. Sources: FJC Biographical Directory · Senate confirmation, August 9, 1984
- Appointed by
- Ronald Reagan, 1984
- Confirmed
- 58–39
- Education
- Yale 1967 · University of Virginia Law 1972
- Succeeded
- John Decker Butzner Jr.
Federal judicial service
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | Fourth Circuit · succeeded John Decker Butzner Jr. | Reagan (R) | 58–39 |
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
| Yale University | B.A. | 1967 |
| University of Virginia School of Law | J.D. | 1972 |
Sources
41 years on the Fourth Circuit. Data last verified 2026-06-28. Informational only; verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).