District of New Jersey / Appointed 2000 / Served to 2014
Dennis M. Cavanaugh
Judge, U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey
Appointed by President William J. Clinton in 2000 and confirmed by voice vote, Dennis M. Cavanaugh was 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 1972. Sources: FJC Biographical Directory · Senate confirmation, July 21, 2000
- Appointed by
- William J. Clinton, 2000
- Confirmed
- by voice vote
- Education
- Morehead State 1969 · Seton Hall Law 1972
- Succeeded
- Alfred M. Wolin
- Succeeded by
- Madeline Cox Arleo
Federal judicial service
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | District of New Jersey · succeeded Alfred M. Wolin | Clinton (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.
Education
| Morehead State University | B.A. | 1969 |
| Seton Hall University School of Law | J.D. | 1972 |
Sources
13 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).