Southern District of Florida / Appointed 1985 / Served to 1990
Thomas Emerson Scott Jr.
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida
Appointed by President Ronald Reagan in 1985 and confirmed by voice vote, Thomas Emerson Scott Jr. was a Judge on the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida. He earned a law degree from University of Miami School of Law in 1972. Sources: FJC Biographical Directory · Senate confirmation, July 16, 1985
- Appointed by
- Ronald Reagan, 1985
- Confirmed
- by voice vote
- Education
- University of Miami 1969 · University of Miami Law 1972
- Succeeded by
- Shelby Highsmith
Federal judicial service
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Southern District of Florida | 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
| University of Miami | B.A. | 1969 |
| University of Miami School of Law | J.D. | 1972 |
| University of Virginia School of Law | LL.M. | 1989 |
Sources
5 years on the Southern District of Florida. Data last verified 2026-06-28. Informational only; verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).