William John Castagna
Appointed by President Jimmy Carter in 1979 and confirmed by voice vote, William John Castagna was a Judge on the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida. He earned a law degree from University of Florida College of Law (now Fredric G. Levin College of Law) in 1949. Sources: FJC Biographical Directory · Senate confirmation, July 23, 1979
- Appointed by
- Jimmy Carter, 1979
- Confirmed
- by voice vote
- Education
- University of Florida College of Law (now Fredric G. Levin College of Law) 1949
- Succeeded by
- Susan C. Bucklew
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | Middle District of Florida | Carter (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.
| University of Florida College of Law (now Fredric G. Levin College of Law) | LL.B. | 1949 |
| University of Florida College of Law (now Fredric G. Levin College of Law) | J.D. | 1967 |
41 years on the Middle District of Florida. Data last verified 2026-06-28. Informational only; verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).