Abraham L Freedman
Appointed by President Lyndon B. Johnson in 1964 and confirmed by voice vote, Abraham L Freedman was a Judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit. He earned a law degree from Temple University School of Law (now James E. Beasley School of Law) in 1926. He previously served on the Eastern District of Pennsylvania.Sources: FJC Biographical Directory · Senate confirmation, July 2, 1964
- Appointed by
- Lyndon B. Johnson, 1964
- Confirmed
- by voice vote
- Education
- Temple Law (now James E. Beasley School of Law) 1926
- Succeeded
- Herbert Funk Goodrich
- Succeeded by
- Joseph Francis Weis Jr.
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1961 | Eastern District of Pennsylvania | Kennedy (D) | voice |
| 1964 | Third Circuit · succeeded Herbert Funk Goodrich | Johnson (D) | voice |
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.
6 years on the Third Circuit. Data last verified 2026-06-28. Informational only; verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).