Armistead Mason Dobie
Appointed by President Franklin D. Roosevelt in 1940 and confirmed by voice vote, Armistead Mason Dobie was a Judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit. He earned a law degree from University of Virginia School of Law in 1904. He previously served on the Western District of Virginia.Sources: FJC Biographical Directory · Senate confirmation, February 1, 1940
- Appointed by
- Franklin D. Roosevelt, 1940
- Confirmed
- by voice vote
- Education
- University of Virginia 1901 · University of Virginia Law 1904
- Succeeded
- Elliott Northcott
- Succeeded by
- Clement Furman Haynsworth Jr.
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1939 | Western District of Virginia · succeeded Floyd H. Roberts | Roosevelt (D) | voice |
| 1940 | Fourth Circuit · succeeded Elliott Northcott | Roosevelt (D) | 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 Virginia | B.A. | 1901 |
| University of Virginia | M.A. | 1902 |
| University of Virginia School of Law | LL.B. | 1904 |
22 years on the Fourth Circuit. Data last verified 2026-06-28. Informational only; verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).