Joseph F. Leeson Jr.
Appointed by President Barack Obama in 2014 and confirmed by the Senate 76–16, Joseph F. Leeson Jr. is a Judge on the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania. He earned a law degree from Catholic University of America, Columbus School of Law in 1980. Sources: FJC Biographical Directory · Senate confirmation, December 4, 2014
- Appointed by
- Barack Obama, 2014
- Confirmed
- 76–16
- Education
- DeSales 1977 · Catholic of America, Columbus Law 1980
- Succeeded
- Eduardo C. Robreno
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Eastern District of Pennsylvania · succeeded Eduardo C. Robreno | Obama (D) | 76–16 |
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.
| DeSales University | B.A. | 1977 |
| Catholic University of America, Columbus School of Law | J.D. | 1980 |
11 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).