Southern District of Texas / Appointed 2024 / Active
John Andrew Kazen
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas
Appointed by President Joseph R. Biden in 2024 and confirmed by the Senate 83–14, John Andrew Kazen is a Judge on the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas. He earned a law degree from University of Houston Law Center in 1990. Sources: FJC Biographical Directory · Senate confirmation, January 9, 2024
- Appointed by
- Joseph R. Biden, 2024
- Confirmed
- 83–14
- Education
- University of Texas 1987 · University of Houston Law Center 1990
- Succeeded
- Vanessa D. Gilmore
Federal judicial service
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Southern District of Texas · succeeded Vanessa D. Gilmore | Biden (D) | 83–14 |
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
| University of Texas | B.A. | 1987 |
| University of Houston Law Center | J.D. | 1990 |
Sources
2 years on the Southern District of Texas. Data last verified 2026-06-28. Informational only; verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).