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James DeAnda

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James DeAnda
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Prior offices:
United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas
Years in office: 1979 - 1992
Successor: Nancy Atlas (Nonpartisan)
Education
Bachelor's
Texas A & M University
Law
University of Texas School of Law, 1950
Personal
Birthplace
Houston, TX


James DeAnda (1925-2006) was a federal judge on the United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas.

DeAnda was nominated to the Southern District of Texas by President Jimmy Carter on February 13, 1979, to a new seat created by 92 Stat. 1629; he was confirmed by the Senate on May 10, 1979, and received commission the next day. From 1988-1992, he served as the chief judge. He served the Southern District of Texas until his retirement on October 1, 1992.[1]

Early life and education

  • Texas A & M University, B.A.
  • University of Texas School of Law, LL.B., 1950[1]

Professional career

  • Private practice, Houston, Texas, 1951-1955, 1992-2005
  • Private practice, Corpus Christi, Texas, 1955-1979[1]

Judicial nominations and appointments

Southern District of Texas

DeAnda was nominated to the Southern District of Texas by President Jimmy Carter on February 13, 1979, to a new seat created by 92 Stat. 1629; he was confirmed by the Senate on May 10, 1979, and received commission the next day. From 1988-1992, he served as the chief judge. He served the Southern District of Texas until his retirement on October 1, 1992.[1]

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Political offices
Preceded by:
NA-New Seat
Southern District of Texas
1979–1992
Seat #11
Succeeded by:
Nancy Atlas