Robert Witherspoon Hemphill
Appointed by President None (reassignment) in 1965, Robert Witherspoon Hemphill was a Judge on the U.S. District Court for the District of South Carolina. He earned a law degree from University of South Carolina School of Law in 1938. He previously served on the Eastern District of South Carolina and Western District of South Carolina.Sources: FJC Biographical Directory
- Appointed by
- None (reassignment), 1965
- Confirmed
- No recorded vote
- Education
- University of South Carolina 1936 · University of South Carolina Law 1938
- Succeeded by
- William Walter Wilkins
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1964 | Eastern District of South Carolina · succeeded George Bell Timmerman Sr. | Johnson (D) | voice |
| 1964 | Western District of South Carolina · succeeded George Bell Timmerman Sr. | Johnson (D) | voice |
| 1965 | District of South Carolina | (reassignment) (N) | – |
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.
18 years on the District of South Carolina. Data last verified 2026-06-28. Informational only; verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).