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D. Michael Fisher

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

D. Michael Fisher serves on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit. Appointed by George W. Bush and confirmed Dec 9, 2003. ABA rating: Well Qualified.

Appointed by
George W. Bush
Confirmed
Dec 9, 2003
ABA rating
Well Qualified
Born
1944

Appointments

  • Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third CircuitGeorge W. Bush · Dec 9, 2003

Education

  • Georgetown UniversityA.B., 1966
  • Georgetown University Law CenterJ.D., 1969

Career

U.S. Army, 1969-1975; D.C. National Guard, 1969-1970; 2073 USAR School, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 1970-1975; Law clerk in private practice, 1969; Assistant district attorney, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, 1970-1974; Private practice, Pennsylvania, 1970-1997; State representative, Pennsylvania, 1974-1980; State senator, Pennsylvania, 1980-1996; Attorney general, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, 1997-2003

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