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Filemon Bartolome Vela
Former judge · U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas
Filemon Bartolome Vela served on the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas. Appointed by Jimmy Carter and confirmed Jun 18, 1980. ABA rating: Qualified.
- Appointed by
- Jimmy Carter
- Confirmed
- Jun 18, 1980
- ABA rating
- Qualified
- Born
- 1935
Appointments
- Judge, U.S. District Court for the Southern District of TexasJimmy Carter · Jun 18, 1980 – Apr 13, 2004
Education
- St. Mary's University School of Law, TexasJ.D., 1962
Career
U.S. Army private, 1957-1959; Private practice, Harlingen, Texas, 1962-1963; Private practice, Brownsville, Texas, 1963-1974; City commissioner, Brownsville, Texas, 1971-1973; Judge, Cameron and Willacy Counties [Texas] One Hundred and Seventh District Court, 1975-1980
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