Norma Levy Shapiro
Appointed by President Jimmy Carter in 1978 and confirmed by voice vote, Norma Levy Shapiro was a Judge on the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania. She earned a law degree from University of Pennsylvania Law School (now Carey Law School) in 1951. Sources: FJC Biographical Directory · Senate confirmation, August 11, 1978
- Appointed by
- Jimmy Carter, 1978
- Confirmed
- by voice vote
- Education
- University of Michigan 1948 · University of Pennsylvania Law School (now Carey Law School) 1951
- Succeeded
- James Henry Gorbey
- Succeeded by
- Cynthia M. Rufe
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | Eastern District of Pennsylvania · succeeded James Henry Gorbey | Carter (D) | voice |
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.
37 years on the Eastern District of Pennsylvania. Data last verified 2026-06-28. Informational only; verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).