Northern District of Ohio / Appointed 1995 / Active
Peter C. Economus
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Ohio
Appointed by President William J. Clinton in 1995 and confirmed by voice vote, Peter C. Economus is a Judge on the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Ohio. He earned a law degree from University of Akron School of Law in 1970. Sources: FJC Biographical Directory · Senate confirmation, June 30, 1995
- Appointed by
- William J. Clinton, 1995
- Confirmed
- by voice vote
- Education
- Youngstown State 1967 · University of Akron Law 1970
- Succeeded
- Frank Joseph Battisti
- Succeeded by
- Benita Yalonda Pearson
Federal judicial service
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | Northern District of Ohio · succeeded Frank Joseph Battisti | Clinton (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.
Education
| Youngstown State University | B.A. | 1967 |
| University of Akron School of Law | J.D. | 1970 |
Sources
30 years on the Northern District of Ohio. Data last verified 2026-06-28. Informational only; verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).