Evelyn Padin

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Evelyn Padin
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United States District Court for the District of New Jersey
Tenure

2022 - Present

Years in position

2

Education

Bachelor's

Rutgers University, 1983

Graduate

Fordham University, 1985

Law

Seton Hall University School of Law, 1992

Evelyn Padin is a judge on the United States District Court for the District of New Jersey. She was nominated to the court by President Joe Biden (D) on December 15, 2021, and confirmed by the United States Senate on May 25, 2022, by a vote of 51-43.[1] To see a full list of judges appointed by Joe Biden, click here.

The United States District Court for the District of New Jersey is one of 94 U.S. District Courts. They are the general trial courts of the United States federal courts. To learn more about the court, click here.

Padin is the founder and was a senior managing partner of the Law Offices of Evelyn Padin in Jersey City, New Jersey.[2]

Judicial nominations and appointments

United States District Court for the District of New Jersey (2022-present)

See also: Federal judges nominated by Joe Biden

On November 3, 2021, President Joe Biden (D) announced his intent to nominate Evelyn Padin to the United States District Court for the District of New Jersey.[2] President Biden officially nominated Padin on December 15, 2021. She was confirmed on May 25, 2022.[1] Padin received commission on June 24, 2022. To read more about the federal nominations process, click here.

Nomination Tracker
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Nominee Information
Name: Evelyn Padin
Court: United States District Court for the District of New Jersey
Progress
Confirmed 161 days after nomination.
ApprovedANominated: December 15, 2021
ApprovedAABA Rating: Qualified
Questionnaire: Questionnaire
ApprovedAHearing: March 2, 2022
Hearing Transcript: Hearing Transcript
QFRs: (Hover over QFRs to read more)
ApprovedAReported: April 4, 2022 
ApprovedAConfirmed: May 25, 2022
ApprovedAVote: 51-43


Confirmation vote

The U.S. Senate confirmed Padin by a vote of 51-43 on May 25, 2022.[1] To see a full breakdown of the vote on the official U.S. Senate website, click here.

Padin confirmation vote (May 25, 2022)
Party Yea Nay No vote
Electiondot.png Democratic 45 0 3
Ends.png Republican 4 43 3
Grey.png Independent 2 0 0
Total 51 43 6

Senate Judiciary Committee hearing

The Senate Judiciary Committee held hearings on Padin's nomination on March 2, 2022. The committee voted to advance Padin's nomination to the full Senate on April 4, 2022.[1]

Nomination

On November 3, 2021, President Joe Biden (D) announced his intent to nominate Padin to the United States District Court for the District of New Jersey.[2] The president officially nominated Padin on December 15.[1]

Padin was nominated to replace Judge Faith Hochberg, who retired from the court on March 6, 2015.[1]

The American Bar Association rated Padin Qualified with one recusal.[3] To read more about ABA ratings, click here.

Biography

Education

Padin earned a B.A. from Rutgers University in 1983, an M.S.W. from Fordham University in 1985, and a J.D. from Seton Hall University School of Law in 1992.[2]

Professional career

About the court

District of New Jersey
Third Circuit
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Judgeships
Posts: 17
Judges: 17
Vacancies: 0
Judges
Chief: Renee Bumb
Active judges:
Madeline Arleo, Renee Bumb, Georgette Castner, Claire Cecchi, Michael Farbiarz, Edward Kiel, Robert Kirsch, Brian R. Martinotti, Julien Xavier Neals, Christine O'Hearn, Evelyn Padin, Zahid Quraishi, Esther Salas, Jamel Semper, Michael Shipp, Susan Wigenton, Karen Williams

Senior judges:
Stanley Chesler, Mary Cooper, Katharine Hayden, Noel Hillman, Robert Kugler, William Martini, Kevin McNulty, Joseph Rodriguez, Peter Sheridan, Anne Thompson


The United States District Court for the District of New Jersey is one of 94 United States district courts. It was established in 1789. The court operates out of three locations, Camden, Newark and Trenton, New Jersey. When decisions of the court are appealed, they are appealed to the United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit, based in downtown Philadelphia at the James Byrne Courthouse.

The District of New Jersey has original jurisdiction over cases filed within its jurisdiction. These cases can include civil and criminal matters that fall under federal law.

To read opinions published by this court, click here.

The federal nomination process

Federal judges are nominated by the president of the United States and confirmed by the Senate. There are multiple steps to the process:

  • The president nominates an individual for a judicial seat.
  • The nominee fills out a questionnaire and is reviewed by the Senate Judiciary Committee.
  • The Senate Judiciary Committee holds a hearing with the nominee, questioning them about things like their judicial philosophy, past rulings or opinions, etc.
  • As part of this process, the committee sends a blue slip to senators from the home state in which the judicial nomination was received, allowing them to express their approval or disapproval of the nominee.
  • After the hearing, the Senate Judiciary Committee will vote to approve or return the nominee.
  • If approved, the nominee is voted on by the full Senate.
  • If the Committee votes to return the nominee to the president, the president has the opportunity to re-nominate the individual.
  • The Senate holds a vote on the candidate.
  • If the Senate confirms the nomination, the nominee receives a commission to serve a lifelong position as a federal judge.
  • If the Senate does not confirm the nomination, that nominee does not become a judge.


See also

External links

Footnotes

Political offices
Preceded by:
Faith Hochberg
District of New Jersey
2022 – Present
Seat #12
Succeeded by:
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