William Osborne Mehrtens
Appointed by President Lyndon B. Johnson in 1965 and confirmed by voice vote, William Osborne Mehrtens was a Judge on the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida. He earned a law degree from University of Florida College of Law (now Fredric G. Levin College of Law) in 1932. Sources: FJC Biographical Directory · Senate confirmation, August 31, 1965
- Appointed by
- Lyndon B. Johnson, 1965
- Confirmed
- by voice vote
- Education
- University of Florida College of Law (now Fredric G. Levin College of Law) 1932
- Succeeded
- Emett Clay Choate
- Succeeded by
- Sidney Myer Aronovitz
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1965 | Southern District of Florida · succeeded Emett Clay Choate | Johnson (D) | 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.
14 years on the Southern District of Florida. Data last verified 2026-06-28. Informational only; verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).