District of New Jersey / Appointed 2011 / Active
Claire Claudia Cecchi
Judge, U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey
Appointed by President Barack Obama in 2011 and confirmed by the Senate 98–0, Claire Claudia Cecchi is a Judge on the U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey. She earned a law degree from Fordham University School of Law in 1989. Sources: FJC Biographical Directory · Senate confirmation, June 14, 2011
- Appointed by
- Barack Obama, 2011
- Confirmed
- 98–0
- Education
- Barnard College 1986 · Fordham Law 1989
- Succeeded
- Joseph A. Greenaway Jr.
Federal judicial service
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | District of New Jersey · succeeded Joseph A. Greenaway Jr. | Obama (D) | 98–0 |
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
| Barnard College | B.A. | 1986 |
| Fordham University School of Law | J.D. | 1989 |
Sources
15 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).