Fifth Circuit / Appointed 2007 / Active
Leslie Southwick
Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit
Appointed by President George W. Bush in 2007 and confirmed by the Senate 59–38, Leslie Southwick is a Judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit. He earned a law degree from University of Texas School of Law in 1975. Sources: FJC Biographical Directory · Senate confirmation, October 24, 2007
- Appointed by
- George W. Bush, 2007
- Confirmed
- 59–38
- Education
- Rice 1972 · University of Texas Law 1975
- Succeeded
- Charles Willis Pickering Sr.
Federal judicial service
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Fifth Circuit · succeeded Charles Willis Pickering Sr. | Bush (R) | 59–38 |
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
| Rice University | B.A. | 1972 |
| University of Texas School of Law | J.D. | 1975 |
Sources
18 years on the Fifth Circuit. Data last verified 2026-06-28. Informational only; verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).