Albert Joseph Engel
Appointed by President Richard M. Nixon in 1973 and confirmed by voice vote, Albert Joseph Engel was a Judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit. He earned a law degree from University of Michigan Law School in 1950. He previously served on the Western District of Michigan.Sources: FJC Biographical Directory · Senate confirmation, December 13, 1973
- Appointed by
- Richard M. Nixon, 1973
- Confirmed
- by voice vote
- Education
- University of Michigan 1948 · University of Michigan Law School 1950
- Succeeded
- W. Wallace Kent
- Succeeded by
- Richard Fred Suhrheinrich
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Western District of Michigan · succeeded W. Wallace Kent | Nixon (R) | voice |
| 1973 | Sixth Circuit · succeeded W. Wallace Kent | Nixon (R) | 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.
| University of Michigan | A.B. | 1948 |
| University of Michigan Law School | LL.B. | 1950 |
39 years on the Sixth Circuit. Data last verified 2026-06-28. Informational only; verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).