Third Circuit / Appointed 2000 / Senior status
Thomas L. Ambro
Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit
Appointed by President William J. Clinton in 2000 and confirmed by the Senate 96–2, Thomas L. Ambro is a Judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit. He earned a law degree from Georgetown University Law Center in 1975. Sources: FJC Biographical Directory · Senate confirmation, February 10, 2000
- Appointed by
- William J. Clinton, 2000
- Confirmed
- 96–2
- Education
- Georgetown 1971 · Georgetown Law Center 1975
- Succeeded
- Walter King Stapleton
- Succeeded by
- Tamika Renee Montgomery-Reeves
Federal judicial service
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Third Circuit · succeeded Walter King Stapleton | Clinton (D) | 96–2 |
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
| Georgetown University | B.A. | 1971 |
| Georgetown University Law Center | J.D. | 1975 |
Sources
26 years on the Third Circuit. Data last verified 2026-06-28. Informational only; verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).