Chester J. Straub
Appointed by President William J. Clinton in 1998 and confirmed by voice vote, Chester J. Straub was a Judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit. He earned a law degree from University of Virginia School of Law in 1961. Sources ↓
- Lived
- 1937–2024
- Appointed by
- William J. Clinton, 1998
- Confirmed
- by voice vote
- Education
- St. Peter's College 1958 · University of Virginia Law 1961
- Succeeded
- Joseph Michael McLaughlin
- Succeeded by
- Gerard E. Lynch
Federal judicial service
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | Second Circuit succeeded Joseph Michael McLaughlin | Clinton (D) | 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
| St. Peter's College | B.A. | 1958 |
| University of Virginia School of Law | LL.B. | 1961 |
Questions & answers
- Who appointed Chester J. Straub?
- President William J. Clinton appointed Chester J. Straub to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit in 1998.
- Was Chester J. Straub appointed by a Democrat or a Republican?
- Chester J. Straub was appointed by President William J. Clinton, a Democrat. JudicialFinder records the appointing president's party, not a judge's own politics.
- What was Chester J. Straub's confirmation vote?
- Chester J. Straub was confirmed by voice vote on June 1, 1998. No senator-by-senator tally was recorded.
- Which court was Chester J. Straub on?
- Chester J. Straub was a Judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit.
Sources
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26 years on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit. Data as of 2026-08-10. Informational only; verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).