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Patty Shwartz
Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit
Appointed by President Barack Obama in 2013 and confirmed by the Senate 64–34, Patty Shwartz is a Judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit. She earned a law degree from University of Pennsylvania Law School (now Carey Law School) in 1986. Sources: FJC Biographical Directory · Senate confirmation, April 9, 2013
- Appointed by
- Barack Obama, 2013
- Confirmed
- 64–34
- Education
- Rutgers 1983 · University of Pennsylvania Law School (now Carey Law School) 1986
- Succeeded
- Maryanne Trump Barry
Federal judicial service
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Third Circuit · succeeded Maryanne Trump Barry | Obama (D) | 64–34 |
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
Sources
13 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).