Federal Judicial Center Operational Status:
Due to a lapse in appropriations, the Federal Judicial Center (Center) has ceased all non-excepted activities until funding is restored.
The Center will post any changes in operational status on this web page. Please check back for updates.
You are here
Gibbons, John Joseph
Born December 8, 1924, in Newark, NJ
Died December 9, 2018
Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit
Nominated by Richard M. Nixon on December 5, 1969, to a seat vacated by Gerald McLaughlin. Confirmed by the Senate on December 17, 1969, and received commission on December 18, 1969. Served as chief judge, 1987-1990. Service terminated on January 15, 1990, due to retirement.
Education:
College of the Holy Cross, B.S., 1947
Harvard Law School, LL.B., 1950
Professional Career:
Died December 9, 2018
Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit
Nominated by Richard M. Nixon on December 5, 1969, to a seat vacated by Gerald McLaughlin. Confirmed by the Senate on December 17, 1969, and received commission on December 18, 1969. Served as chief judge, 1987-1990. Service terminated on January 15, 1990, due to retirement.
Education:
College of the Holy Cross, B.S., 1947
Harvard Law School, LL.B., 1950
Professional Career:
Private practice, Newark, New Jersey, 1950-1970, 1990-
Member, Judicial Conference of the United States, 1987-1989
Professor, Seton Hall Law School, 1990-