Thomas Michael Hardiman
Appointed by President George W. Bush in 2007 and confirmed by the Senate 95–0, Thomas Michael Hardiman 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 1990. He previously served on the Western District of Pennsylvania.Sources: FJC Biographical Directory · Senate confirmation, March 15, 2007
- Appointed by
- George W. Bush, 2007
- Confirmed
- 95–0
- Education
- University of Notre Dame 1987 · Georgetown Law Center 1990
- Succeeded
- Richard Lowell Nygaard
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Western District of Pennsylvania · succeeded William Lloyd Standish | Bush (R) | voice |
| 2007 | Third Circuit · succeeded Richard Lowell Nygaard | Bush (R) | 95–0 |
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.
| University of Notre Dame | B.A. | 1987 |
| Georgetown University Law Center | J.D. | 1990 |
19 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).