Filemon Vela Sr.

For his son, the former United States representative from Texas, see Filemon Vela Jr.
Filemon Vela Sr.
Senior Judge of the United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas
In office
May 1, 2000 – April 13, 2004
Judge of the United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas
In office
June 18, 1980 – May 1, 2000
Appointed byJimmy Carter
Preceded byReynaldo Guerra Garza
Succeeded byAndrew Hanen
Personal details
BornFilemón Bartolomé Vela
(1935-05-01)May 1, 1935
Harlingen, Texas, U.S.
DiedApril 13, 2004(2004-04-13) (aged 68)
Harlingen, Texas, U.S.
SpouseBlanca Vela (1962–2004)
ChildrenFilemon Brownsville, Texas
EducationSt. Mary's University School of Law (JD)
Military service
Allegiance United States
Branch/service United States Army
Years of service1957–1959
RankPrivate
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Filemón Bartolomé Vela (May 1, 1935 – April 13, 2004) was a United States district judge of the United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas.

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