Southern District of Florida / Appointed 1985 / Active
William J. Zloch
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida
Appointed by President Ronald Reagan in 1985 and confirmed by voice vote, William J. Zloch is a Judge on the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida. He earned a law degree from Notre Dame Law School in 1974. Sources: FJC Biographical Directory · Senate confirmation, November 1, 1985
- Appointed by
- Ronald Reagan, 1985
- Confirmed
- by voice vote
- Education
- University of Notre Dame 1966 · Notre Dame Law School 1974
- Succeeded by
- Rodolfo Armando Ruiz II
Federal judicial service
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Southern District of Florida | Reagan (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.
Education
| University of Notre Dame | B.A. | 1966 |
| Notre Dame Law School | J.D. | 1974 |
Sources
40 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).