Third Circuit / Appointed 1971 / Served to 1989
James Hunter III
Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit
Appointed by President Richard M. Nixon in 1971 and confirmed by voice vote, James Hunter III was a Judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit. He earned a law degree from University of Pennsylvania Law School (now Carey Law School) in 1939. Sources: FJC Biographical Directory · Senate confirmation, September 21, 1971
- Appointed by
- Richard M. Nixon, 1971
- Confirmed
- by voice vote
- Education
- Temple 1936 · University of Pennsylvania Law School (now Carey Law School) 1939
- Succeeded
- William Francis Smith
- Succeeded by
- Robert E. Cowen
Federal judicial service
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | Third Circuit · succeeded William Francis Smith | Nixon (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
Sources
17 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).