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
Cases before Judge Cowen
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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.