Law school
University of Detroit Law School (now University of Detroit Mercy School of Law)
8 U.S. federal judges studied here. See where it ranks among law schools by judges produced.
Judges
| Judge | Degree | Role | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arthur F. Lederle | LL.M. | Judge | 1923 |
| Theodore Levin | LL.M. | Judge | 1924 |
| Thomas Patrick Thornton | LL.B. | Judge | 1926 |
| Barbara Kloka Hackett | J.D. | Judge | 1950 |
| James Leo Ryan | LL.B. | Judge | 1956 |
| Patrick J. Duggan | LL.B. | Judge | 1958 |
| John E. Steele | J.D. | Judge | 1973 |
| Paul Lewis Maloney | J.D. | Judge | 1975 |
Source: FJC Biographical Directory. Data last verified 2026-06-28. Verify against the primary source before relying.