Fourth Circuit / Appointed 1956 / Served to 1973
Simon E. Sobeloff
Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit
Appointed by President Dwight D. Eisenhower in 1956 and confirmed by the Senate 64–19, Simon E. Sobeloff was a Judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit. He earned a law degree from University of Maryland School of Law (now Francis King Carey School of Law) in 1915. Sources: FJC Biographical Directory · Senate confirmation, July 16, 1956
- Appointed by
- Dwight D. Eisenhower, 1956
- Confirmed
- 64–19
- Education
- University of Maryland Law (now Francis King Carey School of Law) 1915
- Succeeded
- Morris Ames Soper
- Succeeded by
- Donald Stuart Russell
Federal judicial service
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1956 | Fourth Circuit · succeeded Morris Ames Soper | Eisenhower (R) | 64–19 |
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
Sources
16 years on the Fourth Circuit. Data last verified 2026-06-28. Informational only; verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).