Thomas J. Whelan
Appointed by President William J. Clinton in 1998 and confirmed by voice vote, Thomas J. Whelan is a Judge on the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of California. He earned a law degree from San Diego School of Law (now University of San Diego School of Law) in 1965. Sources: FJC Biographical Directory · Senate confirmation, October 21, 1998
- Appointed by
- William J. Clinton, 1998
- Confirmed
- by voice vote
- Education
- San Diego College for Men (now of San Diego) 1961 · San Diego Law (now of San Diego School of Law) 1965
- Succeeded
- John Skylstead Rhoades Sr.
- Succeeded by
- Gonzalo Paul Curiel
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | Southern District of California · succeeded John Skylstead Rhoades Sr. | 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.
| San Diego College for Men (now University of San Diego) | B.A. | 1961 |
| San Diego School of Law (now University of San Diego School of Law) | J.D. | 1965 |
27 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).