Patricia C. Fawsett
Appointed by President Ronald Reagan in 1986 and confirmed by voice vote, Patricia C. Fawsett is a Judge on the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida. She earned a law degree from University of Florida College of Law (now Fredric G. Levin College of Law) in 1973. Sources: FJC Biographical Directory · Senate confirmation, June 6, 1986
- Appointed by
- Ronald Reagan, 1986
- Confirmed
- by voice vote
- Education
- University of Florida 1965 · University of Florida College of Law (now Fredric G. Levin College of Law) 1973
- Succeeded
- John Alton Reed Jr.
- Succeeded by
- Mary Stenson Scriven
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Middle District of Florida · succeeded John Alton Reed Jr. | Reagan (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.
| University of Florida | B.A. | 1965 |
| University of Florida | M.A.T. | 1966 |
| University of Florida College of Law (now Fredric G. Levin College of Law) | J.D. | 1973 |
40 years on the Middle District of Florida. Data last verified 2026-06-28. Informational only; verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).