John Fisher (Delaware)
This page is about the former U.S. District Judge for the District of Delaware. If you are looking for the California judge for the Superior Court of Los Angeles County, see John S. Fisher.
John Fisher was a federal judge on the United States District Court for the District of Delaware. He was nominated by President James Madison on April 22, 1812. He was confirmed by the Senate on April 23, 1812, and received commission that same day. He served until his death on April 22, 1823.[1] Fisher was succeeded in this position by Willard Hall.
Early life and education
- Read law, 1791
Professional career
- Private practice, Dover, Delaware, 1791-1812
- Clerk, Delaware General Assembly,
- Secretary of state, State of Delaware, 1802-
- Secretary of state, State of Delaware, 1811-
Judicial nominations and appointments
District of Delaware
Fisher was nominated by President James Madison on April 22, 1812 to a seat vacated by Gunning Bedford. He was confirmed by the Senate on April 23, 1812, and received commission that same day. He served until his death on April 22, 1823.[1] Fisher was succeeded in this position by Willard Hall.
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Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Judge Fisher's Biography from the Federal Judicial Center.
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by: Gunning Bedford |
District of Delaware 1812–1823 Seat #1 |
Succeeded by: Willard Hall
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| Madison |
Drayton • Duvall • Fisher • Hall • Howell • Morsell • Pennington • Story • Thruston • Trimble • Tucker • Tyler • Van Ness | ||
Federal courts:
Third Circuit Court of Appeals • U.S. District Court: District of Delaware • U.S. Bankruptcy Court: District of Delaware
State courts:
Delaware Supreme Court • Superior Court of Delaware • Delaware Court of Chancery • Delaware Family Court • Delaware Court of Common Pleas • Delaware Justice of the Peace Courts • Delaware Alderman's Courts
State resources:
Courts in Delaware • Delaware judicial elections • Judicial selection in Delaware