William Austin Ingram
Appointed by President Gerald Ford in 1976 and confirmed by voice vote, William Austin Ingram was a Judge on the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. He earned a law degree from University of Louisville School of Law (now Louis D. Brandeis School of Law) in 1950. Sources: FJC Biographical Directory · Senate confirmation, July 23, 1976
- Appointed by
- Gerald Ford, 1976
- Confirmed
- by voice vote
- Education
- University of Louisville Law (now Louis D. Brandeis School of Law) 1950
- Succeeded
- Alfonso Joseph Zirpoli
- Succeeded by
- Saundra Brown Armstrong
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | Northern District of California · succeeded Alfonso Joseph Zirpoli | Ford (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.
25 years on the Northern District of California. Data last verified 2026-06-28. Informational only; verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).