Walter Raleigh Ely Jr.
Appointed by President Lyndon B. Johnson in 1964 and confirmed by voice vote, Walter Raleigh Ely Jr. was a Judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. He earned a law degree from University of Texas School of Law in 1935. Sources ↓
- Lived
- 1913–1984
- Appointed by
- Lyndon B. Johnson, 1964
- Confirmed
- by voice vote
- Education
- University of Texas 1935 · University of Texas Law 1935
- Succeeded
- Oliver Deveta Hamlin Jr.
- Succeeded by
- William Albert Norris
Federal judicial service
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1964 | Ninth Circuit succeeded Oliver Deveta Hamlin Jr. | L.B. Johnson (D) | Voice vote |
Party letters show the appointing president’s party, not the judge’s own. A voice vote means the chamber approved aloud. No senator-by-senator tally is recorded.
Confirmation vote
Voice vote
The Senate approved this confirmation aloud, with no senator-by-senator tally recorded. Recorded roll-call votes begin in 1989.
Education
| University of Texas | A.B. | 1935 |
| University of Texas School of Law | LL.B. | 1935 |
| University of Southern California Law School (now Gould School of Law) | LL.M. | 1949 |
Questions & answers
- Who appointed Walter Raleigh Ely Jr.?
- President Lyndon B. Johnson appointed Walter Raleigh Ely Jr. to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit in 1964.
- Was Walter Raleigh Ely Jr. appointed by a Democrat or a Republican?
- Walter Raleigh Ely Jr. was appointed by President Lyndon B. Johnson, a Democrat. JudicialFinder records the appointing president's party, not a judge's own politics.
- What was Walter Raleigh Ely Jr.'s confirmation vote?
- Walter Raleigh Ely Jr. was confirmed by voice vote on July 1, 1964. No senator-by-senator tally was recorded.
- Which court was Walter Raleigh Ely Jr. on?
- Walter Raleigh Ely Jr. was a Judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit.
Sources
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20 years on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. Data as of 2026-08-10. Informational only; verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).