Alan Eugene Norris
Appointed by President Ronald Reagan in 1986 and confirmed by voice vote, Alan Eugene Norris is a Judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit. He earned a law degree from New York University School of Law in 1960. Sources ↓
- Born
- 1935 · age 91
- Appointed by
- Ronald Reagan, 1986
- Confirmed
- by voice vote
- Education
- Otterbein College 1957 · New York Law 1960
- Succeeded
- Leroy John Contie Jr.
- Succeeded by
- Deborah L. Cook
Federal judicial service
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Sixth Circuit succeeded Leroy John Contie Jr. | Reagan (R) | Voice vote |
Party letters show the appointing president’s party, not the judge’s own. A voice vote means the chamber approved aloud. No senator-by-senator tally is recorded.
Confirmation vote
Voice vote
The Senate approved this confirmation aloud, with no senator-by-senator tally recorded. Recorded roll-call votes begin in 1989.
Education
| Otterbein College | B.A. | 1957 |
| New York University School of Law | LL.B. | 1960 |
| University of Virginia School of Law | LL.M. | 1986 |
Before the bench
Professional career before and outside the federal bench, as recorded by the Federal Judicial Center.
| Law clerk, Hon. Kingsley A. Taft, Supreme Court of Ohio | 1960-1961 |
| Private practice, Columbus, Ohio | 1961-1962 |
| Private practice, Westerville, Ohio | 1962-1980 |
| State representative, Ohio | 1967-1980 |
| Instructor, Otterbein College | 1976-1980 |
| Judge, Court of Appeals of Ohio, Tenth Appellate District | 1980-1986 |
Questions & answers
- Who appointed Alan Eugene Norris?
- President Ronald Reagan appointed Alan Eugene Norris to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit in 1986.
- Was Alan Eugene Norris appointed by a Democrat or a Republican?
- Alan Eugene Norris was appointed by President Ronald Reagan, a Republican. JudicialFinder records the appointing president's party, not a judge's own politics.
- What was Alan Eugene Norris's confirmation vote?
- Alan Eugene Norris was confirmed by voice vote on June 6, 1986. No senator-by-senator tally was recorded.
- Which court is Alan Eugene Norris on?
- Alan Eugene Norris is a Judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit.
Sources
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40 years on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit. Data as of 2026-09-28. Informational only; verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).