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Paul Brian Matey
Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit
Appointed by President Donald J. Trump in 2019 and confirmed by the Senate 54–45, Paul Brian Matey is a Judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit. He earned a law degree from Seton Hall University School of Law in 2001. Sources: FJC Biographical Directory · Senate confirmation, March 12, 2019
- Appointed by
- Donald J. Trump, 2019
- Confirmed
- 54–45
- Education
- University of Scranton 1993 · Seton Hall Law 2001
- Succeeded
- Julio M. Fuentes
Federal judicial service
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Third Circuit · succeeded Julio M. Fuentes | Trump (R) | 54–45 |
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
| University of Scranton | B.A. | 1993 |
| Seton Hall University School of Law | J.D. | 2001 |
Sources
7 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).