John Thomas Fowlkes Jr.
Appointed by President Barack Obama in 2012 and confirmed by the Senate 94–2, John Thomas Fowlkes Jr. is a Judge on the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Tennessee. He earned a law degree from University of Denver College of Law (now Sturm College of Law) in 1977. Sources: FJC Biographical Directory · Senate confirmation, July 10, 2012
- Appointed by
- Barack Obama, 2012
- Confirmed
- 94–2
- Education
- Valparaiso 1975 · University of Denver College of Law (now Sturm College of Law) 1977
- Succeeded
- Bernice Bouie Donald
- Succeeded by
- Brian Charles Lea
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Western District of Tennessee · succeeded Bernice Bouie Donald | Obama (D) | 94–2 |
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.
13 years on the Western District of Tennessee. Data last verified 2026-06-28. Informational only; verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).