Joseph Francis Weis Jr.
Appointed by President Richard M. Nixon in 1973 and confirmed by voice vote, Joseph Francis Weis Jr. was a Judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit. He earned a law degree from University of Pittsburgh School of Law in 1950. He previously served on the Western District of Pennsylvania.Sources: FJC Biographical Directory · Senate confirmation, March 14, 1973
- Appointed by
- Richard M. Nixon, 1973
- Confirmed
- by voice vote
- Education
- Duquesne 1947 · University of Pittsburgh Law 1950
- Succeeded
- Abraham L Freedman
- Succeeded by
- Richard Lowell Nygaard
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Western District of Pennsylvania · succeeded Joseph Putnam Willson | Nixon (R) | voice |
| 1973 | Third Circuit · succeeded Abraham L Freedman | Nixon (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.
| Duquesne University | B.A. | 1947 |
| University of Pittsburgh School of Law | J.D. | 1950 |
41 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).