Sixth Circuit / Appointed 1985 / Served to 2026
Ralph B. Guy Jr.
Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit
Appointed by President Ronald Reagan in 1985 and confirmed by voice vote, Ralph B. Guy Jr. was a Judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit. He earned a law degree from University of Michigan Law School in 1953. He previously served on the Eastern District of Michigan.Sources: FJC Biographical Directory · Senate confirmation, October 16, 1985
- Appointed by
- Ronald Reagan, 1985
- Confirmed
- by voice vote
- Education
- University of Michigan 1951 · University of Michigan Law School 1953
- Succeeded by
- Eric L. Clay
Federal judicial service
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | Eastern District of Michigan · succeeded Frederick William Kaess | Ford (R) | voice |
| 1985 | Sixth Circuit | Reagan (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
| University of Michigan | A.B. | 1951 |
| University of Michigan Law School | J.D. | 1953 |
Sources
40 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).