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Matthew Alexander Schwartz

Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit. Born 1978.

Federal judicial service

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Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit

Appointed by
Donald J. Trump (Republican)
Nominated
Apr 27, 2026
Senate vote
50 to 45
Confirmed
Jul 14, 2026
Commissioned
Jul 24, 2026

Education

  • B.A., Princeton University, 2000
  • J.D., Columbia Law School, 2003

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;

DataSources: Federal Judicial Center, Biographical Directory of Article III Federal JudgesData as of Oct 29, 2026

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