Cowen, Robert E. Born 1930 in Newark, NJ Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, District of New Jersey Nominated by Ronald Reagan on October 7, 1985, to a new seat authorized by 98 Stat. 333. Confirmed by the Senate on November 1, 1985, and received commission on November 4, 1985. Service terminated on November 16, 1987, due to appointment to another judicial position. Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit Nominated by Ronald Reagan on August 7, 1987, to a seat vacated by James Hunter, III. Confirmed by the Senate on November 6, 1987, and received commission on November 9, 1987. Assumed senior status on September 4, 1998. U.S. Magistrate, U.S. District Court, District of New Jersey, 1978-1985 Education: Drake University, B.S., 1952 Rutgers School of Law -- Newark, LL.B., 1958 Professional Career: Law clerk, Hon. Walter Conklin, Superior Court of New Jersey, 1958-1959 Private practice, Newark, New Jersey, 1959-1969 Assistant prosecutor, Essex County, New Jersey, 1969-1970 Deputy attorney general, State of New Jersey, 1970-1973 Director, Division of Ethics and Professional Services, Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts, Trenton, New Jersey, 1973-1978