Jay C. Zainey
Appointed by President George W. Bush in 2002 and confirmed by the Senate 92–0, Jay C. Zainey is a Judge on the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana. He earned a law degree from Louisiana State University Law School (now Paul M. Hebert Law Center) in 1975. Sources: FJC Biographical Directory · Senate confirmation, February 11, 2002
- Appointed by
- George W. Bush, 2002
- Confirmed
- 92–0
- Education
- University of Louisiana in New Orleans (now of New Orleans) 1972 · Louisiana State Law School (now Paul M. Hebert Law Center) 1975
- Succeeded
- A. J. McNamara
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | Eastern District of Louisiana · succeeded A. J. McNamara | Bush (R) | 92–0 |
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 Louisiana in New Orleans (now University of New Orleans) | B.S. | 1972 |
| Louisiana State University Law School (now Paul M. Hebert Law Center) | J.D. | 1975 |
24 years on the Eastern District of Louisiana. Data last verified 2026-06-28. Informational only; verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).