District of Nevada / Appointed 1987 / Served to 2015
Philip Martin Pro
Judge, U.S. District Court for the District of Nevada
Appointed by President Ronald Reagan in 1987 and confirmed by voice vote, Philip Martin Pro was a Judge on the U.S. District Court for the District of Nevada. He earned a law degree from Golden Gate University School of Law in 1972. Sources: FJC Biographical Directory · Senate confirmation, July 22, 1987
- Appointed by
- Ronald Reagan, 1987
- Confirmed
- by voice vote
- Education
- San Francisco State College 1968 · Golden Gate Law 1972
- Succeeded
- Harry E. Claiborne
- Succeeded by
- Richard Franklin Boulware II
Federal judicial service
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | District of Nevada · succeeded Harry E. Claiborne | 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.
Education
| Contra Costa Community College | A.A. | 1966 |
| San Francisco State College | B.A. | 1968 |
| Golden Gate University School of Law | J.D. | 1972 |
| Duke University School of Law | LL.M., judicial studies | 2014 |
Sources
27 years on the District of Nevada. Data last verified 2026-06-28. Informational only; verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).