Hipolito Frank Garcia

Judge Hipolito Frank Garcia

Personal

Birthday:

12/4/1925

Birthplace:

San Antonio, TX

Date of Death:

1/16/2002

Place of Death:

Austin, TX

Race or Ethnicity:

Hispanic

Gender:

Male

Prior Employment:

U.S. Army, 1943-1945
Deputy district clerk, Bexar County, Texas, 1950-1952
Assistant criminal attorney, Bexar County, Texas, 1952-1963
Private practice, 1963-1964
Judge, Bexar County [Texas] Court-at-Law Number Two, 1964-1974
Judge, Bexar County [Texas] One Hundred and Forty-Fourth 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:

LL.B.

Degree Year:

1951

Judicial Career

Court Name:

U. S. District Court, Western District of Texas

Court Name:

Texas Western District Court

President Nominating:

Jimmy Carter

Party Affiliation of President:

Democratic

Commission Date:

9/30/1980

Termination Date:

1/16/2002

Termination Reason:

Death