William T. Lawrence
Appointed by President George W. Bush in 2008 and confirmed by the Senate 97–0, William T. Lawrence is a Judge on the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Indiana. He earned a law degree from Indiana University School of Law -- Indianapolis (now McKinney School of Law) in 1973. Sources: FJC Biographical Directory · Senate confirmation, June 26, 2008
- Appointed by
- George W. Bush, 2008
- Confirmed
- 97–0
- Education
- Indiana 1970 · Indiana Law -- Indianapolis (now McKinney School of Law) 1973
- Succeeded
- John Daniel Tinder
- Succeeded by
- James Patrick Hanlon
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Southern District of Indiana · succeeded John Daniel Tinder | Bush (R) | 97–0 |
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.
| Indiana University | B.S. | 1970 |
| Indiana University School of Law -- Indianapolis (now McKinney School of Law) | J.D. | 1973 |
17 years on the Southern District of Indiana. Data last verified 2026-06-28. Informational only; verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).