Robert Cowen

Robert Cowen
Cowen in 2020
Senior Judge of the United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit
Assumed office
September 4, 1998
Judge of the United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit
In office
November 9, 1987 – September 4, 1998
Appointed byRonald Reagan
Preceded byJames Hunter III
Succeeded byJulio M. Fuentes
Judge for the United States District Court for the District of New Jersey
In office
November 4, 1985 – November 16, 1987
Appointed byRonald Reagan
Preceded bySeat established
Succeeded byAlfred M. Wolin
Personal details
Born (1930-09-04) September 4, 1930
EducationDrake University (BS)
Rutgers University, Newark (LLB)

Robert E. Cowen (born September 4, 1930) is a Senior United States circuit judge of the United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit based in Philadelphia. He joined the court in 1987 after being nominated by President Ronald Reagan. Cowen has served in the federal judiciary since 1978.