John Thomas Elfvin
Appointed by President Gerald Ford in 1974 and confirmed by voice vote, John Thomas Elfvin was a Judge on the U.S. District Court for the Western District of New York. He earned a law degree from Georgetown College Law School (now Georgetown University Law Center) in 1947. Sources: FJC Biographical Directory · Senate confirmation, December 20, 1974
- Appointed by
- Gerald Ford, 1974
- Confirmed
- by voice vote
- Education
- Georgetown College Law School (now Georgetown Law Center) 1947
- Succeeded
- John Oliver Henderson
- Succeeded by
- Richard Joseph Arcara
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | Western District of New York · succeeded John Oliver Henderson | Ford (R) | 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.
| Cornell University | B.E.E. | 1942 |
| Georgetown College Law School (now Georgetown University Law Center) | J.D. | 1947 |
34 years on the Western District of New York. Data last verified 2026-06-28. Informational only; verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).