John Frederick Heil III
Appointed by President Donald J. Trump in 2020 and confirmed by the Senate 75–17, John Frederick Heil III is a Judge on the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Oklahoma. He earned a law degree from University of Tulsa College of Law in 1994. He previously served on the Northern District of Oklahoma and Western District of Oklahoma.Sources: FJC Biographical Directory · Senate confirmation, May 20, 2020
- Appointed by
- Donald J. Trump, 2020
- Confirmed
- 75–17
- Education
- Oklahoma State 1990 · University of Tulsa College of Law 1994
- Succeeded
- James H. Payne
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Eastern District of Oklahoma · succeeded James H. Payne | Trump (R) | 75–17 |
| 2020 | Northern District of Oklahoma · succeeded James H. Payne | Trump (R) | 75–17 |
| 2020 | Western District of Oklahoma · succeeded James H. Payne | Trump (R) | 75–17 |
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.
| Oklahoma State University | B.S. | 1990 |
| University of Tulsa College of Law | J.D. | 1994 |
6 years on the Eastern District of Oklahoma. Data last verified 2026-06-28. Informational only; verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).