Franklin Stuart Van Antwerpen
Appointed by President George W. Bush in 2004 and confirmed by the Senate 96–0, Franklin Stuart Van Antwerpen was a Judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit. He earned a law degree from Temple University School of Law (now James E. Beasley School of Law) in 1967. He previously served on the Eastern District of Pennsylvania.Sources: FJC Biographical Directory · Senate confirmation, May 20, 2004
- Appointed by
- George W. Bush, 2004
- Confirmed
- 96–0
- Education
- University of Maine 1964 · Temple Law (now James E. Beasley School of Law) 1967
- Succeeded
- Edward Roy Becker
- Succeeded by
- Thomas Ignatius Vanaskie
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Eastern District of Pennsylvania · succeeded Alfred Leopold Luongo | Reagan (R) | voice |
| 2004 | Third Circuit · succeeded Edward Roy Becker | Bush (R) | 96–0 |
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.
| University of Maine | B.S. | 1964 |
| Temple University School of Law (now James E. Beasley School of Law) | J.D. | 1967 |
12 years on the Third Circuit. Data last verified 2026-06-28. Informational only; verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).