Judith Nelsen Keep
Appointed by President Jimmy Carter in 1980 and confirmed by voice vote, Judith Nelsen Keep was a Judge on the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of California. She earned a law degree from San Diego School of Law (now University of San Diego School of Law) in 1970. Sources: FJC Biographical Directory · Senate confirmation, June 26, 1980
- Appointed by
- Jimmy Carter, 1980
- Confirmed
- by voice vote
- Education
- Scripps College 1966 · San Diego Law (now of San Diego School of Law) 1970
- Succeeded by
- Janis Lynn Sammartino
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Southern District of California | 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.
| Scripps College | B.A. | 1966 |
| San Diego School of Law (now University of San Diego School of Law) | J.D. | 1970 |
24 years on the Southern District of California. Data last verified 2026-06-28. Informational only; verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).