Third Circuit / Appointed 2006 / Active
Michael A. Chagares
Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit
Appointed by President George W. Bush in 2006 and confirmed by the Senate 98–0, Michael A. Chagares is a Judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit. He earned a law degree from Seton Hall University School of Law in 1987. Sources: FJC Biographical Directory · Senate confirmation, April 4, 2006
- Appointed by
- George W. Bush, 2006
- Confirmed
- 98–0
- Education
- Gettysburg College 1984 · Seton Hall Law 1987
- Succeeded
- Michael Chertoff
Federal judicial service
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Third Circuit · succeeded Michael Chertoff | Bush (R) | 98–0 |
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
| Gettysburg College | B.A. | 1984 |
| Seton Hall University School of Law | J.D. | 1987 |
Sources
20 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).