Federal Circuit / Appointed 1982 / Served to 1986
Shiro Kashiwa
Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit
Appointed by President None (reassignment) in 1982, 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: FJC Biographical Directory
- Appointed by
- None (reassignment), 1982
- Confirmed
- No recorded 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 | Nixon (R) | voice |
| 1982 | Federal Circuit | (reassignment) (N) | – |
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 | B.S. | 1935 |
| University of Michigan Law School | J.D. | 1936 |
Sources
3 years on the Federal Circuit. Data last verified 2026-06-28. Informational only; verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).