John Clifford Wallace
Appointed by President Richard M. Nixon in 1972 and confirmed by voice vote, John Clifford Wallace is a Judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. He earned a law degree from University of California, Berkeley, School of Law in 1955. He previously served on the Southern District of California.Sources: FJC Biographical Directory · Senate confirmation, June 28, 1972
- Appointed by
- Richard M. Nixon, 1972
- Confirmed
- by voice vote
- Education
- San Diego State College 1952 · University of California, Berkeley, Law 1955
- Succeeded
- James Marshall Carter
- Succeeded by
- Kim McLane Wardlaw
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Southern District of California | Nixon (R) | voice |
| 1972 | Ninth Circuit · succeeded James Marshall Carter | Nixon (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.
53 years on the Ninth Circuit. Data last verified 2026-06-28. Informational only; verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).