Joan A. Lenard
Appointed by President William J. Clinton in 1995 and confirmed by voice vote, Joan A. Lenard is a Judge on the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida. She earned a law degree from Antioch School of Law (now University of the District of Columbia Clarke School of Law) in 1976. Sources: FJC Biographical Directory · Senate confirmation, December 22, 1995
- Appointed by
- William J. Clinton, 1995
- Confirmed
- by voice vote
- Education
- Roger Williams College (now Roger Williams) 1973 · Antioch Law (now of the District of Columbia Clarke School of Law) 1976
- Succeeded
- James Lawrence King
- Succeeded by
- Roy Kalman Altman
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | Southern District of Florida · succeeded James Lawrence King | Clinton (D) | 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.
| Rockland Community College | A.A. | 1972 |
| Roger Williams College (now Roger Williams University) | B.A. | 1973 |
| Antioch School of Law (now University of the District of Columbia Clarke School of Law) | J.D. | 1976 |
30 years on the Southern District of Florida. Data last verified 2026-06-28. Informational only; verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).