Eastern District of Pennsylvania / Appointed 2013 / Active
Jeffrey L. Schmehl
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania
Appointed by President Barack Obama in 2013 and confirmed by the Senate 100–0, Jeffrey L. Schmehl is a Judge on the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania. He earned a law degree from University of Toledo College of Law in 1980. Sources: FJC Biographical Directory · Senate confirmation, June 13, 2013
- Appointed by
- Barack Obama, 2013
- Confirmed
- 100–0
- Education
- Dickinson College 1977 · University of Toledo College of Law 1980
- Succeeded
- Thomas M. Golden
Federal judicial service
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Eastern District of Pennsylvania · succeeded Thomas M. Golden | Obama (D) | 100–0 |
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.
Education
| Dickinson College | B.A. | 1977 |
| University of Toledo College of Law | J.D. | 1980 |
Sources
13 years on the Eastern District of Pennsylvania. Data last verified 2026-06-28. Informational only; verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).