Alma mater
Franklin and Marshall College
8 U.S. federal judges studied here. See where it ranks among law schools by judges produced.
Judges
| Judge | Degree | Role | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Guy Kurtz Bard | A.B. | Judge | 1916 |
| Clarence Charles Newcomer | A.B. | Judge | 1944 |
| Ronald Lawrence Buckwalter | A.B. | Judge | 1958 |
| David Brooks Smith | B.A. | Judge | 1973 |
| Liam O'Grady | B.A. | Judge | 1973 |
| Edward George Smith | B.A. | Judge | 1983 |
| J. Michael Eakin | Justice | – | |
| Michael J. Eakin | Judge | – |
Source: FJC Biographical Directory. Data last verified 2026-08-15. Verify against the primary source before relying.