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Sloviter, Dolores Korman
Born September 5, 1932, in Philadelphia, PA
Died October 12, 2022
Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit
Nominated by Jimmy Carter on April 4, 1979, to a new seat authorized by 92 Stat. 1629. Confirmed by the Senate on June 19, 1979, and received commission on June 21, 1979. Served as chief judge, 1991-1998. Assumed senior status on June 21, 2013. Service terminated on October 12, 2022, due to death.
Education:
Temple University, A.B., 1953
University of Pennsylvania Law School (now Carey Law School), LL.B., 1956
Professional Career:
Died October 12, 2022
Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit
Nominated by Jimmy Carter on April 4, 1979, to a new seat authorized by 92 Stat. 1629. Confirmed by the Senate on June 19, 1979, and received commission on June 21, 1979. Served as chief judge, 1991-1998. Assumed senior status on June 21, 2013. Service terminated on October 12, 2022, due to death.
Education:
Temple University, A.B., 1953
University of Pennsylvania Law School (now Carey Law School), LL.B., 1956
Professional Career:
Law clerk, City of Philadelphia [Pennsylvania] Law Department, 1955
Private practice, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 1956-1972
Faculty, Temple University School of Law, 1972-1979; associate professor, 1972-1974; professor, 1974-1979
Member, Judicial Conference of the United States, 1991-1997