Alvin Anthony Schall
Appointed by President George H.W. Bush in 1992 and confirmed by voice vote, Alvin Anthony Schall is a Judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit. He earned a law degree from Tulane University Law School in 1969. Sources ↓
- Born
- 1944 · age 82
- Appointed by
- George H.W. Bush, 1992
- Confirmed
- by voice vote
- Education
- Princeton 1966 · Tulane Law School 1969
- Succeeded
- Edward Samuel Smith
- Succeeded by
- Kathleen McDonald O'Malley
Federal judicial service
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | Federal Circuit succeeded Edward Samuel Smith | G.H.W. Bush (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
| Princeton University | B.A. | 1966 |
| Tulane University Law School | J.D. | 1969 |
Before the bench
Professional career before and outside the federal bench, as recorded by the Federal Judicial Center.
| Private practice, New York City | 1969-1973 |
| Assistant U.S. attorney, Eastern District of New York, 1973-1978; chief, Appeals Division | 1977-1978 |
| Trial attorney, Civil Division, U.S. Department of Justice, 1978-1987; senior trial counsel | 1986-1987 |
| Private practice, Washington, D.C. | 1987-1988 |
| Assistant to the Attorney General of the United States | 1988-1992 |
Questions & answers
- Who appointed Alvin Anthony Schall?
- President George H.W. Bush appointed Alvin Anthony Schall to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit in 1992.
- Was Alvin Anthony Schall appointed by a Democrat or a Republican?
- Alvin Anthony Schall was appointed by President George H.W. Bush, a Republican. JudicialFinder records the appointing president's party, not a judge's own politics.
- What was Alvin Anthony Schall's confirmation vote?
- Alvin Anthony Schall was confirmed by voice vote on August 12, 1992. No senator-by-senator tally was recorded.
- Which court is Alvin Anthony Schall on?
- Alvin Anthony Schall is a Judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit.
Sources
Each fact on this page traces to a primary public record.
- FJC Biographical Directory
- Wikidata
- Portrait: United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit (Public domain), via Wikimedia Commons
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34 years on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit. Data as of 2026-09-28. Informational only; verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).