Central District of California / Appointed 1966 / Served to 1990
Jesse William Curtis Jr.
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Central District of California
Appointed by President None (reassignment) in 1966, Jesse William Curtis Jr. was a Judge on the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California. He earned a law degree from Harvard Law School in 1932. He previously served on the Southern District of California.Sources: FJC Biographical Directory
- Appointed by
- None (reassignment), 1966
- Confirmed
- No recorded vote
- Education
- University of Redlands 1928 · Harvard Law School 1932
- Succeeded by
- Laughlin Edward Waters Sr.
Federal judicial service
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1962 | Southern District of California | Kennedy (D) | voice |
| 1966 | Central District of California | (reassignment) (N) | – |
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
| University of Redlands | B.A. | 1928 |
| Harvard Law School | J.D. | 1932 |
Sources
23 years on the Central District of California. Data last verified 2026-06-28. Informational only; verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).