John E. Steele
Appointed by President William J. Clinton in 2000 and confirmed by voice vote, John E. Steele is a Judge on the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida. He earned a law degree from University of Detroit Law School (now University of Detroit Mercy School of Law) in 1973. Sources: FJC Biographical Directory · Senate confirmation, July 21, 2000
- Appointed by
- William J. Clinton, 2000
- Confirmed
- by voice vote
- Education
- University of Detroit (now of Detroit Mercy) 1971 · University of Detroit Law School (now of Detroit Mercy Law) 1973
- Succeeded by
- Wendy Williams Berger
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Middle District of Florida | Clinton (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.
| University of Detroit (now University of Detroit Mercy) | B.A. | 1971 |
| University of Detroit Law School (now University of Detroit Mercy School of Law) | J.D. | 1973 |
25 years on the Middle District of Florida. Data last verified 2026-06-28. Informational only; verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).