Southern District of Florida / Appointed 2004 / Served to 2023
Marcia G. Cooke
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida
Appointed by President George W. Bush in 2004 and confirmed by the Senate 96–0, Marcia G. Cooke was a Judge on the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida. She earned a law degree from Wayne State University Law School in 1977. Sources: FJC Biographical Directory · Senate confirmation, May 18, 2004
- Appointed by
- George W. Bush, 2004
- Confirmed
- 96–0
- Education
- Georgetown 1975 · Wayne State Law School 1977
- Succeeded
- Wilkie D. Ferguson Jr.
- Succeeded by
- Jacqueline Becerra
Federal judicial service
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Southern District of Florida · succeeded Wilkie D. Ferguson Jr. | Bush (R) | 96–0 |
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
| Georgetown University | B.S.F.S. | 1975 |
| Wayne State University Law School | J.D. | 1977 |
Sources
18 years on the Southern District of Florida. Data last verified 2026-06-28. Informational only; verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).