Central District of California / Appointed 2020 / Active
John William Holcomb
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Central District of California
Appointed by President Donald J. Trump in 2020 and confirmed by the Senate 83–12, John William Holcomb is a Judge on the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California. He earned a law degree from Harvard Law School in 1993. Sources: FJC Biographical Directory · Senate confirmation, September 15, 2020
- Appointed by
- Donald J. Trump, 2020
- Confirmed
- 83–12
- Education
- Harvard Law School 1993
- Succeeded
- Dean D. Pregerson
Federal judicial service
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Central District of California · succeeded Dean D. Pregerson | Trump (R) | 83–12 |
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.
Education
| Massachusetts Institute of Technology | S.B. | 1984 |
| Harvard Business School | M.B.A. | 1993 |
| Harvard Law School | J.D. | 1993 |
Sources
5 years on the Central District of California. Data last verified 2026-06-28. Informational only; verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).