Anthony Joseph Scirica
Appointed by President Ronald Reagan in 1987 and confirmed by voice vote, Anthony Joseph Scirica is a Judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit. He earned a law degree from University of Michigan Law School in 1965. He previously served on the Eastern District of Pennsylvania.Sources: FJC Biographical Directory · Senate confirmation, August 5, 1987
- Appointed by
- Ronald Reagan, 1987
- Confirmed
- by voice vote
- Education
- Wesleyan 1962 · University of Michigan Law School 1965
- Succeeded
- Ruggero John Aldisert
- Succeeded by
- Luis Felipe Restrepo
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | Eastern District of Pennsylvania · succeeded John Berne Hannum | Reagan (R) | voice |
| 1987 | Third Circuit · succeeded Ruggero John Aldisert | Reagan (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.
| Wesleyan University | B.A. | 1962 |
| University of Michigan Law School | J.D. | 1965 |
38 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).