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