Michael Joseph Melloy
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Michael Joseph Melloy is a United States federal judge
on the United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit
.
Born in Dubuque, Iowa
, Melloy received a B.A.
from Loras College
in 1970, and a J.D.
from University of Iowa College of Law
in 1974. He was also in the United States Army
from 1970 to 1972, and in the United States Army Reserve
from 1972 to 1976. He was in private practice in Dubuque from 1974 until 1986, when he became a judge of the United States bankruptcy court
for the Northern District of Iowa, a position he held until 1992.
to a seat on the United States District Court for the Northern District of Iowa
vacated by David R. Hansen. Melloy was confirmed by the United States Senate
on August 12, 1992, and received commission on August 17, 1992. He served as chief judge from 1992 to 1999.
On September 4, 2001, Melloy was nominated by President George W. Bush
to a seat on the United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit
vacated by George Gardner Fagg
. Melloy was confirmed by the United States Senate on February 11, 2002, by a roll call vote of 91–0. He received his commission on February 14, 2002.
United States federal judge
In the United States, the title of federal judge usually means a judge appointed by the President of the United States and confirmed by the United States Senate in accordance with Article II of the United States Constitution....
on the United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit
United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit
The United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit is a federal court with appellate jurisdiction over the district courts in the following districts:* Eastern District of Arkansas* Western District of Arkansas...
.
Born in Dubuque, Iowa
Dubuque, Iowa
Dubuque is a city in and the county seat of Dubuque County, Iowa, United States, located along the Mississippi River. In 2010 its population was 57,637, making it the ninth-largest city in the state and the county's population was 93,653....
, Melloy received a B.A.
Bachelor of Arts
A Bachelor of Arts , from the Latin artium baccalaureus, is a bachelor's degree awarded for an undergraduate course or program in either the liberal arts, the sciences, or both...
from Loras College
Loras College
Loras College is a four-year Catholic college located in Dubuque, Iowa, with a general attendance of approximately 1,700 students. The school offers both undergraduate and graduate degree programs...
in 1970, and a J.D.
Juris Doctor
Juris Doctor is a professional doctorate and first professional graduate degree in law.The degree was first awarded by Harvard University in the United States in the late 19th century and was created as a modern version of the old European doctor of law degree Juris Doctor (see etymology and...
from University of Iowa College of Law
University of Iowa College of Law
The University of Iowa College of Law is one of the eleven professional graduate schools at the University of Iowa, located in Iowa City, Iowa. Founded in 1865, it is the oldest law school in continuous operation west of the Mississippi River. The law school was ranked as the 27th best law school...
in 1974. He was also in the United States Army
United States Army
The United States Army is the main branch of the United States Armed Forces responsible for land-based military operations. It is the largest and oldest established branch of the U.S. military, and is one of seven U.S. uniformed services...
from 1970 to 1972, and in the United States Army Reserve
United States Army Reserve
The United States Army Reserve is the federal reserve force of the United States Army. Together, the Army Reserve and the Army National Guard constitute the reserve components of the United States Army....
from 1972 to 1976. He was in private practice in Dubuque from 1974 until 1986, when he became a judge of the United States bankruptcy court
United States bankruptcy court
United States bankruptcy courts are courts created under Article I of the United States Constitution. They function as units of the district courts and have subject-matter jurisdiction over bankruptcy cases. The federal district courts have original and exclusive jurisdiction over all cases arising...
for the Northern District of Iowa, a position he held until 1992.
Federal judicial service
On April 9, 1992, Melloy was nominated by President George H. W. BushGeorge H. W. Bush
George Herbert Walker Bush is an American politician who served as the 41st President of the United States . He had previously served as the 43rd Vice President of the United States , a congressman, an ambassador, and Director of Central Intelligence.Bush was born in Milton, Massachusetts, to...
to a seat on the United States District Court for the Northern District of Iowa
United States District Court for the Northern District of Iowa
The United States District Court for the Northern District of Iowa has jurisdiction over fifty-two of Iowa's ninety-nine counties. It is subject to the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals The United States District Court for the Northern District of Iowa (in case citations, N.D. Iowa) has jurisdiction...
vacated by David R. Hansen. Melloy was confirmed by the United States Senate
United States Senate
The United States Senate is the upper house of the bicameral legislature of the United States, and together with the United States House of Representatives comprises the United States Congress. The composition and powers of the Senate are established in Article One of the U.S. Constitution. Each...
on August 12, 1992, and received commission on August 17, 1992. He served as chief judge from 1992 to 1999.
On September 4, 2001, Melloy was nominated by President George W. Bush
George W. Bush
George Walker Bush is an American politician who served as the 43rd President of the United States, from 2001 to 2009. Before that, he was the 46th Governor of Texas, having served from 1995 to 2000....
to a seat on the United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit
United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit
The United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit is a federal court with appellate jurisdiction over the district courts in the following districts:* Eastern District of Arkansas* Western District of Arkansas...
vacated by George Gardner Fagg
George Gardner Fagg
George Gardner Fagg is a senior United States federal judge on the United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit.Born in Eldora, Iowa, Fagg received a B.A. from Drake University in 1956, and a J.D. from Drake University Law School in 1958...
. Melloy was confirmed by the United States Senate on February 11, 2002, by a roll call vote of 91–0. He received his commission on February 14, 2002.