District of Columbia Circuit / Appointed 1979 / Served to 1994
Abner Joseph Mikva
Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit
Appointed by President Jimmy Carter in 1979 and confirmed by the Senate 58–31, Abner Joseph Mikva was a Judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit. He earned a law degree from University of Chicago Law School in 1951. Sources: FJC Biographical Directory · Senate confirmation, September 25, 1979
- Appointed by
- Jimmy Carter, 1979
- Confirmed
- 58–31
- Education
- University of Chicago Law School 1951
- Succeeded by
- Merrick B. Garland
Federal judicial service
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | District of Columbia Circuit | Carter (D) | 58–31 |
A per-senator roll-call isn’t shown for this confirmation. The Senate’s recorded roll-call votes begin in 1989; many confirmations (especially before then, and most to the lower courts) were by voice vote or unanimous consent.
Education
| University of Chicago Law School | J.D. | 1951 |
Sources
14 years on the District of Columbia Circuit. Data last verified 2026-06-28. Informational only; verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).