Robert F. Kelly
Appointed by President Ronald Reagan in 1987 and confirmed by voice vote, Robert F. Kelly is a Judge on the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania. He earned a law degree from Temple University School of Law (now James E. Beasley School of Law) in 1960. Sources: FJC Biographical Directory · Senate confirmation, June 25, 1987
- Appointed by
- Ronald Reagan, 1987
- Confirmed
- by voice vote
- Education
- Villanova 1957 · Temple Law (now James E. Beasley School of Law) 1960
- Succeeded
- Donald West VanArtsdalen
- Succeeded by
- Michael M. Baylson
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Eastern District of Pennsylvania · succeeded Donald West VanArtsdalen | 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.
| Villanova University | B.S. | 1957 |
| Temple University School of Law (now James E. Beasley School of Law) | LL.B. | 1960 |
39 years on the Eastern District of Pennsylvania. Data last verified 2026-06-28. Informational only; verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).