John Wheadon deGravelles
Appointed by President Barack Obama in 2014 and confirmed by the Senate 100–0, John Wheadon deGravelles is a Judge on the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Louisiana. He earned a law degree from Louisiana State University Law School (now Paul M. Hebert Law Center) in 1974. Sources: FJC Biographical Directory · Senate confirmation, July 22, 2014
- Appointed by
- Barack Obama, 2014
- Confirmed
- 100–0
- Education
- Louisiana State 1971 · Louisiana State Law School (now Paul M. Hebert Law Center) 1974
- Succeeded
- James J. Brady
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Middle District of Louisiana · succeeded James J. Brady | Obama (D) | 100–0 |
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.
| Louisiana State University | B.A. | 1971 |
| Louisiana State University Law School (now Paul M. Hebert Law Center) | J.D. | 1974 |
11 years on the Middle District of Louisiana. Data last verified 2026-06-28. Informational only; verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).