District of Nebraska / Appointed 1997 / Active
Joseph F. Bataillon
Judge, U.S. District Court for the District of Nebraska
Appointed by President William J. Clinton in 1997 and confirmed by the Senate 100–0, Joseph F. Bataillon is a Judge on the U.S. District Court for the District of Nebraska. He earned a law degree from Creighton University School of Law in 1974. Sources: FJC Biographical Directory · Senate confirmation, September 11, 1997
- Appointed by
- William J. Clinton, 1997
- Confirmed
- 100–0
- Education
- Creighton 1971 · Creighton Law 1974
- Succeeded
- Lyle Elmer Strom
- Succeeded by
- Robert F. Rossiter Jr.
Federal judicial service
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | District of Nebraska · succeeded Lyle Elmer Strom | Clinton (D) | 100–0 |
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
| Creighton University | B.A. | 1971 |
| Creighton University School of Law | J.D. | 1974 |
Sources
28 years on the District of Nebraska. Data last verified 2026-06-28. Informational only; verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).