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Franklin Stuart Van Antwerpen
Former judge · U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit
Franklin Stuart Van Antwerpen served on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit. Appointed by George W. Bush and confirmed May 20, 2004 by a 96–0 Senate vote. ABA rating: Well Qualified.
- Appointed by
- George W. Bush
- Confirmed
- May 20, 2004
- Senate vote
- 96–0
- ABA rating
- Well Qualified
- Born
- 1941
Appointments
- Judge, U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of PennsylvaniaRonald Reagan · Dec 8, 1987 – Jun 1, 2004
- Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third CircuitGeorge W. Bush · May 20, 2004 – Jul 25, 2016
Education
- University of MaineB.S., 1964
- Temple University School of Law (now James E. Beasley School of Law)J.D., 1967
Career
Contracts counsel, Hazeltine Corporation, New York City, 1967-1970; Chief counsel, Northampton County [Pennsylvania] Legal Aid Society, 1970-1971; Private practice, Easton, Pennsylvania, 1971-1979; Judge, Court of Common Pleas of Northampton County [Pennsylvania], 1979-1987
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