William Julius Barker
Appointed by President Franklin D. Roosevelt in 1940 and confirmed by voice vote, William Julius Barker was a Judge on the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida. He earned a law degree from University of Florida College of Law (now Fredric G. Levin College of Law) in 1916. Sources: FJC Biographical Directory · Senate confirmation, February 1, 1940
- Appointed by
- Franklin D. Roosevelt, 1940
- Confirmed
- by voice vote
- Education
- University of Florida College of Law (now Fredric G. Levin College of Law) 1916
- Succeeded
- Alexander Akerman
- Succeeded by
- William Allan McRae Jr.
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1940 | Southern District of Florida · succeeded Alexander Akerman | Roosevelt (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.
28 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).