Patty Shwartz
| Patty Shwartz | |
| Current Court Information: | |
| United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit | |
| Title: | Judge |
| Position: | Seat #9 |
| Station: | Newark, NJ |
| Service: | |
| Appointed by: | Barack Obama |
| Approval vote: | 64-34 |
| Active: | 4/9/2013 - Present |
| Preceded by: | Maryanne Barry |
| Past post: | District of New Jersey, Magistrate Judge |
| Past term: | 3/10/2003 - 4/9/2013 |
| Personal History | |
| Born: | 1961 |
| Home State: | Paterson, NJ |
| Bachelors: | Rutgers College, B.A., 1983 |
| Law School: | U. of Pennsylvania Law, J.D., 1986 |
Contents |
Federal court nomination
| Nomination Tracker | ||
|---|---|---|
| Candidate: | Patty Shwartz | |
| Court: | Third Circuit | |
| Progress: | Confirmed 562 days after nomination. | |
 | Nominated: | October 5, 2011 |
| ABA Rating: | Unanimously Well Qualified |
| Questionnaire: | Questionnaire |
| Hearing: | February 15, 2012 |
| QFRs: | QFRs |
| Renom. QFRs: | Renom. QFRs |
| Reported: | February 14, 2013 (March 8, 2012) |
| Confirmed: | April 19, 2013 |
| Vote: 64-34 | ||
On October 5, 2011 President Obama nominated Patty Shwartz to a post on the United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit, filling the spot vacated by Maryanne Barry upon her retirement.[3] Obama commented on the nomination, stating, "Judge Shwartz has a long and impressive record of service and a history of handing down fair and judicious decisions. She will be a thoughtful and distinguished addition to the 3rd circuit and I am extremely pleased to put her forward.”[5]
Shwartz was rated Unanimously Well Qualified by the American Bar Association. She had a hearing before the Senate Judiciary Committee on February 15, 2012 and you can find her Committee Questionnaire Available Here, her Questions for the Record Available Here and her Renomination Questions for the Record available here. [6]
Shwartz's nomination was returned to the president on January 3, 2013. The nomination was resubmitted on January 4, 2013. [6]
On April 9, 2013, the United States Senate confirmed Patty Shwartz to an Article III post for the United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit with vote of 64-34.[7][8]
Early life and education
Judge Shwartz earned her B.A. degree from Rutgers College in 1983 and her J.D. from the University of Pennsylvania Law School in 1986.[1][2]
Professional career
Judge Shwartz began her career as a private practice lawyer in Philadelphia. A short time later, she became a clerk for U.S. District Judge Harold Ackerman in New Jersey. She then joined the United States Attorney’s Office. She became the Chief of the Criminal Division of this office and held this position until she became a magistrate judge in 2003.[1][2]
See also
External links
- List of judges at the Newark office of the District of New Jersey
- The Robing Room- Rate Judge Schwartz
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 New Jersey Institute for Continuing Legal Education, Hon. Patty Shwartz profile
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Fordham University School of Law, "Judge Hon. Patty Shwartz: Adjunct Professor of Law"
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 "Presidential Nomination Sent to the Senate" 10/5/2011
- ↑ Official FJC bio of Judge Shwartz
- ↑ "President Obama Nominates Judge Patty Shwartz for the United States Court of Appeals" 10/5/2011
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 113th Congress Nomination Materials
- ↑ http://www.judiciary.senate.gov/nominations/113thCongress.cfm 113th Congress Confirmations]
- ↑ United States Periodic Press Gallery
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| Preceded by: Maryanne Barry |
Third Circuit Court of Appeals 2013–Present |
Succeeded by: NA |
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