Southern District of California / Appointed 2003 / Active
William Q. Hayes
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Southern District of California
Appointed by President George W. Bush in 2003 and confirmed by the Senate 98–0, William Q. Hayes is a Judge on the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of California. He earned a law degree from Syracuse University College of Law in 1983. Sources: FJC Biographical Directory · Senate confirmation, October 2, 2003
- Appointed by
- George W. Bush, 2003
- Confirmed
- 98–0
- Education
- Syracuse 1978 · Syracuse College of Law 1983
Federal judicial service
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Southern District of California | Bush (R) | 98–0 |
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
| Syracuse University | B.S. | 1978 |
| Syracuse University College of Law | J.D. | 1983 |
| Syracuse University College of Business Administration | M.B.A. | 1983 |
Sources
22 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).