Joseph Simon Lord III
Appointed by President John F. Kennedy in 1961 and confirmed by voice vote, Joseph Simon Lord III was a Judge on the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania. He earned a law degree from University of Pennsylvania Law School (now Carey Law School) in 1936. Sources: FJC Biographical Directory · Senate confirmation, September 14, 1961
- Appointed by
- John F. Kennedy, 1961
- Confirmed
- by voice vote
- Education
- University of Pennsylvania 1933 · University of Pennsylvania Law School (now Carey Law School) 1936
- Succeeded by
- Marvin Katz
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1961 | Eastern District of Pennsylvania | Kennedy (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.
| University of Pennsylvania | A.B. | 1933 |
| University of Pennsylvania Law School (now Carey Law School) | LL.B. | 1936 |
29 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).