Federal Circuit / Appointed 1987 / Senior status
Haldane Robert Mayer
Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit
Appointed by President Ronald Reagan in 1987 and confirmed by voice vote, Haldane Robert Mayer is a Judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit. He earned a law degree from William and Mary Law School in 1971. Sources: FJC Biographical Directory · Senate confirmation, June 11, 1987
- Appointed by
- Ronald Reagan, 1987
- Confirmed
- by voice vote
- Education
- U.S. Military Academy 1963 · William and Mary Law School 1971
- Succeeded
- Marion Tinsley Bennett
- Succeeded by
- Jimmie V. Reyna
Federal judicial service
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Federal Circuit · succeeded Marion Tinsley Bennett | Reagan (R) | 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
| Judge Advocate General's Legal Center and School | ||
| U.S. Military Academy | B.S. | 1963 |
| William and Mary Law School | J.D. | 1971 |
Sources
39 years on the Federal Circuit. Data last verified 2026-06-28. Informational only; verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).