Southern District of West Virginia / Appointed 2006 / Active
Thomas E. Johnston
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Southern District of West Virginia
Appointed by President George W. Bush in 2006 and confirmed by the Senate 89–0, Thomas E. Johnston is a Judge on the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of West Virginia. He earned a law degree from West Virginia University College of Law in 1992. Sources: FJC Biographical Directory · Senate confirmation, March 6, 2006
- Appointed by
- George W. Bush, 2006
- Confirmed
- 89–0
- Education
- West Virginia 1989 · West Virginia College of Law 1992
- Succeeded
- Charles Harold Haden II
Federal judicial service
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Southern District of West Virginia · succeeded Charles Harold Haden II | Bush (R) | 89–0 |
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
| West Virginia University | B.A. | 1989 |
| West Virginia University College of Law | J.D. | 1992 |
Sources
20 years on the Southern District of West Virginia. Data last verified 2026-06-28. Informational only; verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).