Federal Judicial Center Operational Status:
Due to a lapse in appropriations, the Federal Judicial Center (Center) has ceased all non-excepted activities until funding is restored.
The Center will post any changes in operational status on this web page. Please check back for updates.
You are here
Duhe, John Malcolm, Jr.
Born April 7, 1933, in Iberia Parish, LA
Died May 16, 2025, in New Iberia, LA
Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Western District of Louisiana
Nominated by Ronald Reagan on May 15, 1984, to a seat vacated by Eugene Davis. Confirmed by the Senate on June 8, 1984, and received commission on June 11, 1984. Service terminated on November 9, 1988, due to appointment to another judicial position.
Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit
Nominated by Ronald Reagan on June 27, 1988, to a seat vacated by Albert Tate. Confirmed by the Senate on October 14, 1988, and received commission on October 17, 1988. Assumed senior status on April 7, 1999. Service terminated on May 16, 2025, due to death.
Education:
Tulane University, B.S., 1955
Tulane University Law School, LL.B., 1957
Professional Career:
Died May 16, 2025, in New Iberia, LA
Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Western District of Louisiana
Nominated by Ronald Reagan on May 15, 1984, to a seat vacated by Eugene Davis. Confirmed by the Senate on June 8, 1984, and received commission on June 11, 1984. Service terminated on November 9, 1988, due to appointment to another judicial position.
Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit
Nominated by Ronald Reagan on June 27, 1988, to a seat vacated by Albert Tate. Confirmed by the Senate on October 14, 1988, and received commission on October 17, 1988. Assumed senior status on April 7, 1999. Service terminated on May 16, 2025, due to death.
Education:
Tulane University, B.S., 1955
Tulane University Law School, LL.B., 1957
Professional Career:
Private practice, New Iberia, Louisiana, 1957-1978
Judge, Louisiana District Court, Sixteenth Judicial District, 1979-1984