Third Circuit / Appointed 1945 / Served to 1949
John Joseph O'Connell
Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit
Appointed by President Harry S Truman in 1945 and confirmed by voice vote, John Joseph O'Connell was a Judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit. He earned a law degree from Duquesne University School of Law in 1931. Sources: FJC Biographical Directory · Senate confirmation, October 3, 1945
- Appointed by
- Harry S Truman, 1945
- Confirmed
- by voice vote
- Education
- Duquesne 1928 · Duquesne Law 1931
- Succeeded by
- Austin Leander Staley
Federal judicial service
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1945 | Third Circuit | Truman (D) | 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
| Duquesne University | B.S. | 1928 |
| Duquesne University School of Law | LL.B. | 1931 |
Sources
4 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).