District of New Jersey / Appointed 2006 / Active
Peter G. Sheridan
Judge, U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey
Appointed by President George W. Bush in 2006 and confirmed by the Senate 98–0, Peter G. Sheridan is a Judge on the U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey. He earned a law degree from Seton Hall University School of Law in 1977. Sources: FJC Biographical Directory · Senate confirmation, June 8, 2006
- Appointed by
- George W. Bush, 2006
- Confirmed
- 98–0
- Education
- St. Peter's College 1972 · Seton Hall Law 1977
- Succeeded
- Stephen Murray Orlofsky
- Succeeded by
- Zahid Nisar Quraishi
Federal judicial service
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | District of New Jersey · succeeded Stephen Murray Orlofsky | Bush (R) | 98–0 |
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
| St. Peter's College | B.S. | 1972 |
| Seton Hall University School of Law | J.D. | 1977 |
Sources
20 years on the District of New Jersey. Data last verified 2026-06-28. Informational only; verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).