Pierce Lively
Appointed by President Richard M. Nixon in 1972 and confirmed by voice vote, Pierce Lively was a Judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit. He earned a law degree from University of Virginia School of Law in 1948. Sources ↓
- Lived
- 1921–2016
- Appointed by
- Richard M. Nixon, 1972
- Confirmed
- by voice vote
- Chief judge
- Sixth Circuit, 1983 to 1988
- Education
- Centre College 1943 · University of Virginia Law 1948
- Succeeded
- Henry Luesing Brooks
- Succeeded by
- Alice Moore Batchelder
Federal judicial service
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | Sixth Circuit succeeded Henry Luesing Brooks chief judge 1983 to 1988 | Nixon (R) | 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
| Centre College | A.B. | 1943 |
| University of Virginia School of Law | LL.B. | 1948 |
Before the bench
Professional career before and outside the federal bench, as recorded by the Federal Judicial Center.
| U.S. Naval Reserve lieutenant junior grade | 1943-1946 |
| Law clerk, Hon. Shackelford Miller, Jr., U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit | 1948-1949 |
| Private practice, Danville, Kentucky | 1949-1972 |
| Member, Judicial Conference of the United States | 1984-1988 |
Questions & answers
- Who appointed Pierce Lively?
- President Richard M. Nixon appointed Pierce Lively to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit in 1972.
- Was Pierce Lively appointed by a Democrat or a Republican?
- Pierce Lively was appointed by President Richard M. Nixon, a Republican. JudicialFinder records the appointing president's party, not a judge's own politics.
- What was Pierce Lively's confirmation vote?
- Pierce Lively was confirmed by voice vote on October 3, 1972. No senator-by-senator tally was recorded.
- Which court was Pierce Lively on?
- Pierce Lively was a Judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit.
Sources
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43 years on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit. Data as of 2026-09-28. Informational only; verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).