Second Circuit / Appointed 1975 / Served to 2007
Thomas Joseph Meskill
Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit
Appointed by President Gerald Ford in 1975 and confirmed by the Senate 54–36, Thomas Joseph Meskill was a Judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit. He earned a law degree from University of Connecticut School of Law in 1956. Sources: FJC Biographical Directory · Senate confirmation, April 22, 1975
- Appointed by
- Gerald Ford, 1975
- Confirmed
- 54–36
- Education
- Trinity College, Hartford, Connecticut 1950 · University of Connecticut Law 1956
- Succeeded
- John Joseph Smith
- Succeeded by
- Guido Calabresi
Federal judicial service
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | Second Circuit · succeeded John Joseph Smith | Ford (R) | 54–36 |
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
| New York University School of Law | ||
| Trinity College, Hartford, Connecticut | B.S. | 1950 |
| University of Connecticut School of Law | J.D. | 1956 |
Sources
32 years on the Second Circuit. Data last verified 2026-06-28. Informational only; verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).