District of New Jersey / Appointed 2016 / Active
Brian R. Martinotti
Judge, U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey
Appointed by President Barack Obama in 2016 and confirmed by the Senate 92–5, Brian R. Martinotti is a Judge on the U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey. He earned a law degree from Seton Hall University School of Law in 1986. Sources: FJC Biographical Directory · Senate confirmation, July 6, 2016
- Appointed by
- Barack Obama, 2016
- Confirmed
- 92–5
- Education
- Fordham 1983 · Seton Hall Law 1986
- Succeeded
- Stanley R. Chesler
Federal judicial service
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | District of New Jersey · succeeded Stanley R. Chesler | Obama (D) | 92–5 |
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.
Education
| Fordham University | B.S. | 1983 |
| Seton Hall University School of Law | J.D. | 1986 |
Sources
9 years on the District of New Jersey. Data last verified 2026-06-28. Informational only; verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).