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Philip Morgan Halpern

Judge, U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York · Appointed by Donald J. Trump (Republican)

ActiveStatusHolds one of the court's regular seats.
Feb 21, 2020CommissionedWhen the appointment took effect.
77–19Senate confirmation voteConfirmed Feb 12, 2020 (ayes–nays as listed by the FJC).
Well QualifiedABA ratingAmerican Bar Association rating of the nominee, as listed by the FJC.

Nominated Jan 23, 2019 · Judiciary Committee hearing Oct 30, 2019 · Confirmed Feb 12, 2020 · roll call 77–19 · Born 1956, CT

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Federal judicial service

CourtAppointed byCommissionedEnded / status
U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New YorkDonald J. TrumpFeb 21, 2020Current

Source: Federal Judicial Center Biographical Directory.