Shiro Kashiwa
Appointed by President Richard M. Nixon in 1972 and confirmed by voice vote, Shiro Kashiwa was a Judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit. He earned a law degree from University of Michigan Law School in 1936. He previously served on the Court of Claims. Sources ↓
- Lived
- 1912–1998
- Appointed by
- Richard M. Nixon, 1972
- Confirmed
- by voice vote
- Education
- University of Michigan 1935 · University of Michigan Law School 1936
- Succeeded by
- S. Jay Plager
Federal judicial service
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | Court of Claims succeeded James Randall Durfee | Nixon (R) | Voice vote |
| 1982 | Federal Circuit | Reassigned | – |
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
| University of Michigan | B.S. | 1935 |
| University of Michigan Law School | J.D. | 1936 |
Questions & answers
- Who appointed Shiro Kashiwa?
- President Richard M. Nixon appointed Shiro Kashiwa to the Court of Claims in 1972.
- Was Shiro Kashiwa appointed by a Democrat or a Republican?
- Shiro Kashiwa was appointed by President Richard M. Nixon, a Republican. JudicialFinder records the appointing president's party, not a judge's own politics.
- What was Shiro Kashiwa's confirmation vote?
- Shiro Kashiwa was confirmed by voice vote on December 2, 1971. No senator-by-senator tally was recorded.
- Which court was Shiro Kashiwa on?
- Shiro Kashiwa was a Judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit.
Sources
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3 years on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit. Data as of 2026-08-10. Informational only; verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).