William Joseph Nealon Jr.
Appointed by President John F. Kennedy in 1963 and confirmed by voice vote, William Joseph Nealon Jr. was a Judge on the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Pennsylvania. He earned a law degree from Catholic University of America, Columbus School of Law in 1950. Sources: FJC Biographical Directory · Senate confirmation, March 15, 1963
- Appointed by
- John F. Kennedy, 1963
- Confirmed
- by voice vote
- Education
- Villanova College 1947 · Catholic of America, Columbus Law 1950
- Succeeded
- John William Murphy
- Succeeded by
- James Focht McClure Jr.
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1963 | Middle District of Pennsylvania · succeeded John William Murphy | Kennedy (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.
55 years on the Middle District of Pennsylvania. Data last verified 2026-06-28. Informational only; verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).