Phyllis Jean Hamilton
Appointed by President William J. Clinton in 2000 and confirmed by voice vote, Phyllis Jean Hamilton is a Judge on the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. She earned a law degree from University of Santa Clara (now Santa Clara University) School of Law in 1976. Sources: FJC Biographical Directory · Senate confirmation, May 24, 2000
- Appointed by
- William J. Clinton, 2000
- Confirmed
- by voice vote
- Education
- Stanford 1974 · University of Santa Clara (now Santa Clara) Law 1976
- Succeeded by
- Trina Lynn Thompson
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Northern District of California | Clinton (D) | 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.
| Stanford University | B.A. | 1974 |
| University of Santa Clara (now Santa Clara University) School of Law | J.D. | 1976 |
26 years on the Northern District of California. Data last verified 2026-06-28. Informational only; verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).