Southern District of Ohio / Appointed 2004 / Active
Michael H. Watson
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Ohio
Appointed by President George W. Bush in 2004 and confirmed by voice vote, Michael H. Watson is a Judge on the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Ohio. He earned a law degree from Capital University Law School in 1987. Sources: FJC Biographical Directory · Senate confirmation, September 7, 2004
- Appointed by
- George W. Bush, 2004
- Confirmed
- by voice vote
- Education
- Ohio State 1983 · Capital Law School 1987
- Succeeded
- James L. Graham
Federal judicial service
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Southern District of Ohio · succeeded James L. Graham | Bush (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.
Education
| Ohio State University | B.A. | 1983 |
| Capital University Law School | J.D. | 1987 |
Sources
21 years on the Southern District of Ohio. Data last verified 2026-06-28. Informational only; verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).