Sixth Circuit / Appointed 1972 / Served to 2016
Pierce Lively
Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit
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: FJC Biographical Directory · Senate confirmation, October 3, 1972
- Appointed by
- Richard M. Nixon, 1972
- Confirmed
- by voice vote
- 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 | Nixon (R) | 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
| Centre College | A.B. | 1943 |
| University of Virginia School of Law | LL.B. | 1948 |
Sources
43 years on the Sixth Circuit. Data last verified 2026-06-28. Informational only; verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).