Roger T. Benitez
Appointed by President George W. Bush in 2004 and confirmed by the Senate 98–1, Roger T. Benitez was a Judge on the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of California. He earned a law degree from Western State University College of Law (now Thomas Jefferson School of Law) in 1978. Sources: FJC Biographical Directory · Senate confirmation, June 17, 2004
- Appointed by
- George W. Bush, 2004
- Confirmed
- 98–1
- Education
- San Diego State 1974 · Western State College of Law (now Thomas Jefferson Law) 1978
- Succeeded by
- Linda Lopez
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Southern District of California | Bush (R) | 98–1 |
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.
| Imperial Valley College | A.A. | 1971 |
| San Diego State University | B.A. | 1974 |
| Western State University College of Law (now Thomas Jefferson School of Law) | J.D. | 1978 |
21 years on the Southern District of California. Data last verified 2026-06-28. Informational only; verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).