Paul Hitch Roney
Appointed by President Richard M. Nixon in 1970 and confirmed by voice vote, Paul Hitch Roney was a Judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit. He earned a law degree from Harvard Law School in 1948. He previously served on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit. Sources ↓
- Lived
- 1921–2006
- Appointed by
- Richard M. Nixon, 1970
- Confirmed
- by voice vote
- Chief judge
- Eleventh Circuit, 1986 to 1989
- Education
- University of Pennsylvania, Wharton School 1942 · Harvard Law School 1948
- Succeeded by
- Rosemary Barkett
Federal judicial service
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Fifth Circuit succeeded George Harrold Carswell | Nixon (R) | Voice vote |
| 1981 | Eleventh Circuit chief judge 1986 to 1989 | Reassigned | – |
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
| St. Petersburg Junior College | A.A. | 1940 |
| University of Pennsylvania, Wharton School | B.S. | 1942 |
| Harvard Law School | LL.B. | 1948 |
| University of Virginia School of Law | LL.M. | 1984 |
Before the bench
Professional career before and outside the federal bench, as recorded by the Federal Judicial Center.
| U.S. Army staff sergeant | 1942-1946 |
| Private practice, New York City | 1948-1950 |
| Private practice, St. Petersburg, Florida | 1950-1970 |
| Lecturer, Stetson College of Law | 1957, 1965, 1966 |
| Member, Judicial Conference of the United States | 1986-1989 |
Questions & answers
- Who appointed Paul Hitch Roney?
- President Richard M. Nixon appointed Paul Hitch Roney to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit in 1970.
- Was Paul Hitch Roney appointed by a Democrat or a Republican?
- Paul Hitch Roney was appointed by President Richard M. Nixon, a Republican. JudicialFinder records the appointing president's party, not a judge's own politics.
- What was Paul Hitch Roney's confirmation vote?
- Paul Hitch Roney was confirmed by voice vote on October 13, 1970. No senator-by-senator tally was recorded.
- Which court was Paul Hitch Roney on?
- Paul Hitch Roney was a Judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit.
Sources
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24 years on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit. Data as of 2026-09-28. Informational only; verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).