Paul Raymond Hays
Appointed by President John F. Kennedy in 1962 and confirmed by voice vote, Paul Raymond Hays was a Judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit. He earned a law degree from Columbia Law School in 1933. Sources ↓
- Lived
- 1903–1980
- Appointed by
- John F. Kennedy, 1962
- Confirmed
- by voice vote
- Education
- Columbia 1924 · Columbia Law School 1933
- Succeeded by
- Murray Irwin Gurfein
Federal judicial service
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1962 | Second Circuit | Kennedy (D) | Voice vote |
Party letters show the appointing president’s party, not the judge’s own. A voice vote means the chamber approved aloud. No senator-by-senator tally is recorded.
Confirmation vote
Voice vote
The Senate approved this confirmation aloud, with no senator-by-senator tally recorded. Recorded roll-call votes begin in 1989.
Education
| Columbia University | A.B. | 1924 |
| Columbia University | M.A. | 1927 |
| Columbia Law School | LL.B. | 1933 |
Before the bench
Professional career before and outside the federal bench, as recorded by the Federal Judicial Center.
| Private practice, New York City | 1933-1936 |
| Legal counsel, National Industrial Recovery and Resettlement Administration | 1934-1935 |
| Faculty, Columbia University, 1936-1961; assistant professor of law, 1936-1943; professor of law | 1943-1961 |
| Legal consultant, New York State Banking Department 1936-1945 | |
| Member, U.S. Board of Legal Examiners | 1941-1944 |
Questions & answers
- Who appointed Paul Raymond Hays?
- President John F. Kennedy appointed Paul Raymond Hays to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit in 1962.
- Was Paul Raymond Hays appointed by a Democrat or a Republican?
- Paul Raymond Hays was appointed by President John F. Kennedy, a Democrat. JudicialFinder records the appointing president's party, not a judge's own politics.
- What was Paul Raymond Hays's confirmation vote?
- Paul Raymond Hays was confirmed by voice vote on March 16, 1962. No senator-by-senator tally was recorded.
- Which court was Paul Raymond Hays on?
- Paul Raymond Hays was a Judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit.
Sources
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17 years on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit. Data as of 2026-09-28. Informational only; verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).