Robert Maloney (Texas)

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Robert Maloney
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United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas
Tenure
2000 - Present
Years in position
25
Prior offices:
United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas
Years in office: 1985 - 2000
Successor: David Godbey (Nonpartisan)
Education
Bachelor's
Southern Methodist University, 1956
Law
Southern Methodist University, Dedman School of Law, 1960
Personal
Birthplace
Dallas, TX


Robert B. Maloney is a federal judge on senior status with the United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas. He joined the court in 1985 after being nominated by President Ronald Reagan.

Early life and education

A native of Dallas, Texas, Maloney graduated from Southern Methodist University with his bachelor's in business administration degree in 1956 and from Southern Methodist University School of Law with his J.D. in 1960.[1]

Professional career

  • 2000 - Present: Senior judge
  • 1985-2000: Judge

Judicial career

Northern District of Texas

Nomination Tracker
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Nominee Information
Name: Robert B. Maloney
Court: United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas
Progress
Confirmed 85 days after nomination.
ApprovedANominated: July 23, 1985
DefeatedAABA Rating:
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ApprovedAHearing: September 11, 1985
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ApprovedAReported: September 12, 1985 
ApprovedAConfirmed: October 16, 1985
ApprovedAVote: Voice vote

Maloney was appointed by President Ronald Reagan on July 23, 1985, to a new seat created by 98 Stat. 333. Hearings on Maloney's nomination were held before the Senate Judiciary Committee on September 11, 1985, and his nomination was reported by U.S. Sen. Strom Thurmond (R-S.C.) the next day. Maloney was confirmed by the unanimous consent of the U.S. Senate on October 16, 1985, and he received his commission on October 17, 1985. Maloney elected to take senior status beginning on August 31, 2000. He was succeeded in this position by Judge David Godbey.[1][2]

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Political offices
Preceded by:
NA-New Seat
98 Stat. 333
Northern District of Texas
1985–2000
Seat #10
Succeeded by:
David Godbey