Southern District of Texas / Appointed 1966 / Served to 1992
John Virgil Singleton Jr.
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas
Appointed by President Lyndon B. Johnson in 1966 and confirmed by voice vote, John Virgil Singleton Jr. was a Judge on the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas. Sources: FJC Biographical Directory · Senate confirmation, July 22, 1966
- Appointed by
- Lyndon B. Johnson, 1966
- Confirmed
- by voice vote
- Education
- University of Texas 1942
- Succeeded by
- Melinda Harmon
Federal judicial service
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 | Southern District of Texas | Johnson (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.
Education
| University of Texas | B.A. | 1942 |
| Naval Justice School | 1948 |
Sources
25 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).