John Malach Shaw
Appointed by President Jimmy Carter in 1979 and confirmed by voice vote, John Malach Shaw was a Judge on the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Louisiana. He earned a law degree from Louisiana State University Law School (now Paul M. Hebert Law Center) in 1956. Sources: FJC Biographical Directory · Senate confirmation, September 25, 1979
- Appointed by
- Jimmy Carter, 1979
- Confirmed
- by voice vote
- Education
- Washington and Lee 1953 · Louisiana State Law School (now Paul M. Hebert Law Center) 1956
- Succeeded by
- Robert Gillespie James
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | Western District of Louisiana | Carter (D) | 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.
| Washington and Lee University | B.S. | 1953 |
| Louisiana State University Law School (now Paul M. Hebert Law Center) | J.D. | 1956 |
20 years on the Western District of Louisiana. Data last verified 2026-06-28. Informational only; verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).