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Michael Joseph Melloy

Senior judge · U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit

Michael Joseph Melloy serves on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit. Appointed by George W. Bush and confirmed Feb 11, 2002 by a 91–0 Senate vote. ABA rating: Well Qualified.

Appointed by
George W. Bush
Confirmed
Feb 11, 2002
Senate vote
91–0
ABA rating
Well Qualified
Born
1948

Appointments

  • Judge, U.S. District Court for the Northern District of IowaGeorge H.W. Bush · Aug 12, 1992 – Feb 26, 2002
  • Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth CircuitGeorge W. Bush · Feb 11, 2002

Education

  • Loras CollegeB.A., 1970
  • University of Iowa College of LawJ.D., 1974

Career

U.S. Army, 1970-1972; U.S. Army Reserve, 1972-1976; Private practice, Dubuque, Iowa, 1974-1986; Board member, Federal Judicial Center, 2012-2016

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