William Terrell Hodges
Appointed by President Richard M. Nixon in 1971 and confirmed by voice vote, William Terrell Hodges 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 1958. Sources: FJC Biographical Directory · Senate confirmation, December 11, 1971
- Appointed by
- Richard M. Nixon, 1971
- Confirmed
- by voice vote
- Education
- University of Florida 1956 · University of Florida College of Law (now Fredric G. Levin College of Law) 1958
- Succeeded
- Joseph Patrick Lieb
- Succeeded by
- James D. Whittemore
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | Middle District of Florida · succeeded Joseph Patrick Lieb | Nixon (R) | 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 | B.S.B.A. | 1956 |
| University of Florida College of Law (now Fredric G. Levin College of Law) | J.D. | 1958 |
50 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).