District of Rhode Island / Appointed 1977 / Served to 2006
Francis Joseph Boyle
Judge, U.S. District Court for the District of Rhode Island
Appointed by President Jimmy Carter in 1977 and confirmed by voice vote, Francis Joseph Boyle was a Judge on the U.S. District Court for the District of Rhode Island. He earned a law degree from Boston College Law School in 1952. Sources: FJC Biographical Directory · Senate confirmation, June 30, 1977
- Appointed by
- Jimmy Carter, 1977
- Confirmed
- by voice vote
- Education
- Boston College Law School 1952
- Succeeded
- Edward William Day
- Succeeded by
- Mary M. Lisi
Federal judicial service
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | District of Rhode Island · succeeded Edward William Day | Carter (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
| Boston College Law School | J.D. | 1952 |
Sources
29 years on the District of Rhode Island. Data last verified 2026-06-28. Informational only; verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).