Herbert Young Cho Choy
Appointed by President Richard M. Nixon in 1971 and confirmed by voice vote, Herbert Young Cho Choy was a Judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. He earned a law degree from Harvard Law School in 1941. Sources ↓
- Lived
- 1916–2004
- Appointed by
- Richard M. Nixon, 1971
- Confirmed
- by voice vote
- Education
- University of Hawaii 1938 · Harvard Law School 1941
- Succeeded
- Stanley Nelson Barnes
- Succeeded by
- Melvin T. Brunetti
Federal judicial service
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | Ninth Circuit succeeded Stanley Nelson Barnes | Nixon (R) | Voice vote |
Party letters show the appointing president’s party, not the judge’s own. A voice vote means the chamber approved aloud. No senator-by-senator tally is recorded.
Confirmation vote
Voice vote
The Senate approved this confirmation aloud, with no senator-by-senator tally recorded. Recorded roll-call votes begin in 1989.
Education
| University of Hawaii | B.A. | 1938 |
| Harvard Law School | J.D. | 1941 |
Questions & answers
- Who appointed Herbert Young Cho Choy?
- President Richard M. Nixon appointed Herbert Young Cho Choy to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit in 1971.
- Was Herbert Young Cho Choy appointed by a Democrat or a Republican?
- Herbert Young Cho Choy was appointed by President Richard M. Nixon, a Republican. JudicialFinder records the appointing president's party, not a judge's own politics.
- What was Herbert Young Cho Choy's confirmation vote?
- Herbert Young Cho Choy was confirmed by voice vote on April 21, 1971. No senator-by-senator tally was recorded.
- Which court was Herbert Young Cho Choy on?
- Herbert Young Cho Choy was a Judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit.
Sources
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32 years on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. Data as of 2026-08-10. Informational only; verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).