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Schwartz, Matthew Alexander
Born 1978 in New York, NY
Federal Judicial Service:
Confirmed as Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit
Nominated by Donald J. Trump on April 27, 2026, to a seat vacated by Debra Ann Livingston. Confirmed by the Senate on July 14, 2026. Commission not yet issued.
Education:
Princeton University, B.A., 2000
Columbia Law School, J.D., 2003
Professional Career:
Federal Judicial Service:
Confirmed as Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit
Nominated by Donald J. Trump on April 27, 2026, to a seat vacated by Debra Ann Livingston. Confirmed by the Senate on July 14, 2026. Commission not yet issued.
Education:
Princeton University, B.A., 2000
Columbia Law School, J.D., 2003
Professional Career:
Law clerk, Hon. Samuel A. Alito, Jr., U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit, 2003-2004
Private practice, New York City, 2004-2006, 2007-2026
Law clerk, Hon. Samuel A. Alito, Jr., Supreme Court of the United States, 2006-2007