Michael Chertoff

Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit

Appointed by President George W. Bush in 2003 and confirmed by the Senate 88–1, Michael Chertoff was a Judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit. He earned a law degree from Harvard Law School in 1978. Sources ↓

Born

1953 · age 73

Appointed by

George W. Bush, 2003

Confirmed

88–1

Education

Harvard College 1975 · Harvard Law School 1978

Succeeded

Morton Ira Greenberg

Succeeded by

Michael A. Chagares

Federal judicial service

Party letters show the appointing president’s party, not the judge’s own.

Confirmation vote

Nomination Confirmed 88–1 on June 9, 2003 · 108th Congress, Roll Call 211. Each senator links to their judicial-voting record.

Education

Questions & answers

Who appointed Michael Chertoff?

President George W. Bush appointed Michael Chertoff to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit in 2003.

Was Michael Chertoff appointed by a Democrat or a Republican?

Michael Chertoff was appointed by President George W. Bush, a Republican. JudicialFinder records the appointing president's party, not a judge's own politics.

What was Michael Chertoff's confirmation vote?

The Senate confirmed Michael Chertoff 88–1 on June 9, 2003.

Which court was Michael Chertoff on?

Michael Chertoff was a Judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit.

1 year on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit. Data as of 2026-08-10. Informational only; verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).