Third Circuit / Appointed 2006 / Served to 2025
Kent A. Jordan
Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit
Appointed by President George W. Bush in 2006 and confirmed by the Senate 91–0, Kent A. Jordan was a Judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit. He earned a law degree from Georgetown University Law Center in 1984. He previously served on the District of Delaware.Sources: FJC Biographical Directory · Senate confirmation, December 8, 2006
- Appointed by
- George W. Bush, 2006
- Confirmed
- 91–0
- Education
- Brigham Young 1981 · Georgetown Law Center 1984
- Succeeded
- Jane Richards Roth
- Succeeded by
- Jennifer Lee Mascott
Federal judicial service
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | District of Delaware · succeeded Roderick R. McKelvie | Bush (R) | voice |
| 2006 | Third Circuit · succeeded Jane Richards Roth | Bush (R) | 91–0 |
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
| Brigham Young University | B.A. | 1981 |
| Georgetown University Law Center | J.D. | 1984 |
Sources
18 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).