Van Antwerpen, Franklin Stuart Born 1941 in Passaic, NJ Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Pennsylvania Nominated by Ronald Reagan on September 11, 1987, to a seat vacated by Alfred L. Luongo. Confirmed by the Senate on December 8, 1987, and received commission on December 9, 1987. Service terminated on June 1, 2004, due to appointment to another judicial position. Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit Nominated by George W. Bush on November 21, 2003, to a seat vacated by Edward R. Becker. Confirmed by the Senate on May 20, 2004, and received commission on May 24, 2004. Assumed senior status on October 23, 2006. Education: University of Maine, B.S., 1964 Temple University School of Law, J.D., 1967 Professional 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