Patrick Errol Higginbotham
Appointed by President Ronald Reagan in 1982 and confirmed by voice vote, Patrick Errol Higginbotham is a Judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit. He earned a law degree from University of Alabama School of Law in 1961. He previously served on the Northern District of Texas.Sources: FJC Biographical Directory · Senate confirmation, July 27, 1982
- Appointed by
- Ronald Reagan, 1982
- Confirmed
- by voice vote
- Education
- University of Alabama 1960 · University of Alabama Law 1961
- Succeeded
- Reynaldo Guerra Garza
- Succeeded by
- Jennifer Walker Elrod
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | Northern District of Texas · succeeded Sarah Tilghman Hughes | Ford (R) | voice |
| 1982 | Fifth Circuit · succeeded Reynaldo Guerra Garza | 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 Alabama | B.A. | 1960 |
| University of Alabama School of Law | LL.B. | 1961 |
43 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).