Allen Sharp
Appointed by President Richard M. Nixon in 1973 and confirmed by voice vote, Allen Sharp was a Judge on the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Indiana. He earned a law degree from Indiana University School of Law -- Bloomington (now Maurer School of Law) in 1957. Sources: FJC Biographical Directory · Senate confirmation, October 4, 1973
- Appointed by
- Richard M. Nixon, 1973
- Confirmed
- by voice vote
- Education
- George Washington 1954 · Indiana Law -- Bloomington (now Maurer School of Law) 1957
- Succeeded
- Robert Allen Grant
- Succeeded by
- Jon Ernest DeGuilio
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | Northern District of Indiana · succeeded Robert Allen Grant | 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.
| George Washington University | B.A. | 1954 |
| Indiana University School of Law -- Bloomington (now Maurer School of Law) | J.D. | 1957 |
| Butler University | M.A. | 1986 |
35 years on the Northern District of Indiana. Data last verified 2026-06-28. Informational only; verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).