Luis Felipe Restrepo
Appointed by President Barack Obama in 2016 and confirmed by the Senate 82–6, Luis Felipe Restrepo is a Judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit. He earned a law degree from Tulane University Law School in 1986. He previously served on the Eastern District of Pennsylvania.Sources: FJC Biographical Directory · Senate confirmation, January 11, 2016
- Appointed by
- Barack Obama, 2016
- Confirmed
- 82–6
- Education
- University of Pennsylvania 1981 · Tulane Law School 1986
- Succeeded
- Anthony Joseph Scirica
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Eastern District of Pennsylvania · succeeded Anita Blumstein Brody | Obama (D) | voice |
| 2016 | Third Circuit · succeeded Anthony Joseph Scirica | Obama (D) | 82–6 |
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 | B.A. | 1981 |
| Tulane University Law School | J.D. | 1986 |
10 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).