Leland Chris Nielsen
Appointed by President Richard M. Nixon in 1971 and confirmed by voice vote, Leland Chris Nielsen was a Judge on the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of California. He earned a law degree from University of Southern California Law School (now Gould School of Law) in 1946. Sources: FJC Biographical Directory · Senate confirmation, May 20, 1971
- Appointed by
- Richard M. Nixon, 1971
- Confirmed
- by voice vote
- Education
- Washburn College 1941 · University of Southern California Law School (now Gould Law) 1946
- Succeeded by
- John Skylstead Rhoades Sr.
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | Southern District of California | 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.
| Washburn College | A.B. | 1941 |
| University of Southern California Law School (now Gould School of Law) | J.D. | 1946 |
28 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).