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Judge Michael Chertoff

Judge

Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit

Michael Chertoff served as Judge on the Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit from 2003 to 2005. The appointment came from George Bush in 2003. Education: B.A. from Harvard University; J.D. from Harvard University.

Court
Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit
Position
Judge
Appointed By
George Bush
Active
2003 – 2005
Party
Republican
ABA Rating
Well Qualified (2003)

Education

  • B.A.Harvard University (1975)
  • J.D.Harvard University (1978)

Career History

  • JudgeCourt of Appeals for the Third Circuit (2003 – 2005) — appointed by George Bush
  • Secretary of Homeland Security2005 – 2009
  • Assistant attorney general2001 – 2003
  • Private practice1994 – 2001
  • Special counsel1994 – 1996
  • U.S. attorney for the District of New Jersey1990 – 1994
  • First assistant U.S. attorney1987 – 1990
  • Assistant U.S. attorney1983 – 1987
  • Private practice1980 – 1983
  • Law clerk, Hon. William J. Brennan1979 – 1980
  • Law clerk1978 – 1979

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About this profile

Biographical details on this page — court, position, appointing authority, service dates, education, and career history — are public record, sourced from the CourtListener judicial directory. They are not legal advice and do not predict how Judge Chertoff will decide any matter.