Filemon Bartolome Vela

Judge Filemon Bartolome Vela

Personal

Birthday:

5/1/1935

Birthplace:

Harlingen, TX

Date of Death:

4/13/2004

Place of Death:

Harlingen, TX

Race or Ethnicity:

Hispanic

Gender:

Male

Prior Employment:

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

Education

Name of School:

St. Mary's University School of Law

St. Mary's University is an independent Catholic institution based in the rich tradition of the Society of Mary. As a community of faith recognizing the contributions of all persons, including members of other religions and of no religious faith, the University is a special place for reflection, dialogue, research, service, and teaching.

Degree:

J.D.

Degree Year:

1962

Judicial Career

Court Name:

U. S. District Court, Southern District of Texas

Court Name:

Texas Southern District Court

President Nominating:

Jimmy Carter

Party Affiliation of President:

Democratic

Commission Date:

6/18/1980

Retirement from Active Service:

5/1/2000

Termination Date:

4/13/2004

Termination Reason:

Death