John R. Padova
Appointed by President George H.W. Bush in 1992 and confirmed by voice vote, John R. Padova is a Judge on the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania. He earned a law degree from Temple University School of Law (now James E. Beasley School of Law) in 1959. Sources: FJC Biographical Directory · Senate confirmation, March 13, 1992
- Appointed by
- George H.W. Bush, 1992
- Confirmed
- by voice vote
- Education
- Villanova 1956 · Temple Law (now James E. Beasley School of Law) 1959
- Succeeded by
- Mitchell S. Goldberg
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | Eastern District of Pennsylvania | Bush (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.
| Villanova University | A.B. | 1956 |
| Temple University School of Law (now James E. Beasley School of Law) | J.D. | 1959 |
34 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).