District of Colorado / Appointed 2010 / Active
William Joseph Martinez
Judge, U.S. District Court for the District of Colorado
Appointed by President Barack Obama in 2010 and confirmed by the Senate 58–37, William Joseph Martinez is a Judge on the U.S. District Court for the District of Colorado. He earned a law degree from University of Chicago Law School in 1980. Sources: FJC Biographical Directory · Senate confirmation, December 21, 2010
- Appointed by
- Barack Obama, 2010
- Confirmed
- 58–37
- Education
- University of Illinois 1977 · University of Chicago Law School 1980
- Succeeded
- Edward Willis Nottingham Jr.
- Succeeded by
- Gordon Paul Gallagher
Federal judicial service
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | District of Colorado · succeeded Edward Willis Nottingham Jr. | Obama (D) | 58–37 |
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
| University of Illinois | B.A., B.Sc. | 1977 |
| University of Chicago Law School | J.D. | 1980 |
Sources
15 years on the District of Colorado. Data last verified 2026-06-28. Informational only; verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).