Michael Joseph Truncale
Appointed by President Donald J. Trump in 2019 and confirmed by the Senate 49–46, Michael Joseph Truncale is a Judge on the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas. He earned a law degree from Southern Methodist University School of Law (now Dedman School of Law) in 1985. Sources: FJC Biographical Directory · Senate confirmation, May 14, 2019
- Appointed by
- Donald J. Trump, 2019
- Confirmed
- 49–46
- Education
- Southern Methodist Law (now Dedman School of Law) 1985
- Succeeded
- Ron Clark
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Eastern District of Texas · succeeded Ron Clark | Trump (R) | 49–46 |
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.
| Lamar University | B.B.A. | 1978 |
| North Texas State University (now University of North Texas) | M.B.A. | 1980 |
| Southern Methodist University School of Law (now Dedman School of Law) | J.D. | 1985 |
| Chartered Institute of Arbitrators | Diploma in International Arbitration | 2014 |
7 years on the Eastern District of Texas. Data last verified 2026-06-28. Informational only; verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).