John Carbone Porfilio
Appointed by President Ronald Reagan in 1985 and confirmed by voice vote, John Carbone Porfilio is a Judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit. He earned a law degree from University of Denver College of Law (now Sturm College of Law) in 1959. He previously served on the District of Colorado.Sources: FJC Biographical Directory · Senate confirmation, May 3, 1985
- Appointed by
- Ronald Reagan, 1985
- Confirmed
- by voice vote
- Education
- University of Denver 1956 · University of Denver College of Law (now Sturm College of Law) 1959
- Succeeded
- Robert Hugh McWilliams Jr.
- Succeeded by
- Timothy M. Tymkovich
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | District of Colorado · succeeded Fred M. Winner | Reagan (R) | voice |
| 1985 | Tenth Circuit · succeeded Robert Hugh McWilliams Jr. | Reagan (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.
41 years on the Tenth Circuit. Data last verified 2026-06-28. Informational only; verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).