Third Circuit / Appointed 2003 / Served to 2005
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: FJC Biographical Directory · Senate confirmation, June 9, 2003
- 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
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Third Circuit · succeeded Morton Ira Greenberg | Bush (R) | 88–1 |
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
| Harvard College | A.B. | 1975 |
| Harvard Law School | J.D. | 1978 |
Sources
1 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).