Thad Heartfield
Personal
Birthday:
1940
Birthplace:
Port Arthur, TX
Race or Ethnicity:
White
Gender:
Male Prior Employment:
Assistant district attorney, Jefferson County, Texas, 1965-1966
Private practice, Beaumont, Texas, 1966-1969, 1973-1995
City attorney, Beaumont, Texas, 1969-1973
Director, Lower Neches Valley Authority, Texas, 1983-1994
Nominated to U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas, October 5, 1994; no Senate vote
Education
Name of School:
St. Mary`s University, Texas
Degree:
B.A.
Degree Year:
1962
Name of School - Second:
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 - Second:
J.D.
Degree Year - Second:
1965 Judicial Career
Court Name:
U. S. District Court, Eastern District of Texas
Court Name:
Texas Eastern District Court
President Nominating:
William J. Clinton
Party Affiliation of President:
Democratic
Commission Date:
3/17/1995
Retirement from Active Service:
1/1/2010