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Judge Robert E. Cowen

Judge

Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit

Robert E. Cowen is a Judge on the Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit, serving since 1987. The appointment came from Ronald Reagan in 1987. Education: B.A. from Drake University. Earlier federal service: District Court, D. New Jersey.

Court
Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit
Position
Judge
Appointed By
Ronald Reagan
Active
1985 – present
Party
Republican
ABA Rating
Well Qualified (1985)

Education

  • B.A.Drake University (1952)

Career History

  • JudgeCourt of Appeals for the Third Circuit (1987 – present) — appointed by Ronald Reagan
  • JudgeDistrict Court, D. New Jersey (1985 – 1987) — appointed by Ronald Reagan
  • U.S. Magistrate1978 – 1985
  • Director, Division of Ethics and Professional Services, Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts1973 – 1978
  • Deputy attorney general1970 – 1973
  • Assistant prosecutor1969 – 1970
  • Private practice1959 – 1969
  • Law clerk1958 – 1959

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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 Cowen will decide any matter.