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 by | Jimmy Carter |
| Preceded by | Reynaldo Guerra Garza |
| Succeeded by | Andrew Hanen |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Filemón Bartolomé Vela May 1, 1935 Harlingen, Texas, U.S. |
| Died | April 13, 2004 (aged 68) Harlingen, Texas, U.S. |
| Spouse | Blanca Vela (1962–2004) |
| Children | Filemon |
| Education | St. Mary's University, Texas (JD) |
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.