Timothy K. Lewis

Timothy K. Lewis


Judge of the United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit
In office October 9, 1992 – June 30, 1999
Appointed by	George H. W. Bush
Preceded by	Seat established by 104 Stat. 5089
Succeeded by	D. Brooks Smith
Judge of the United States District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania
In office June 18, 1991 – October 23, 1992
Appointed by	George H. W. Bush
Preceded by	Paul Allen Simmons
Succeeded by	Gary L. Lancaster

Personal details
Born	Timothy K. Lewis 1954 (age 62–63) Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Education	Tufts University B.A. Duquesne University School of Law J.D.

Timothy K. Lewis (born 1954 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania), is a former United States Circuit Judge of the United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit and is currently an attorney at the law firm of Schnader, Harrison, Segal & Lewis LLP, where he serves as the co-chair of the firm's appellate practice. He also serves as a mediator, arbitrator, settlement counselor. Lewis is African American.

Lewis graduated from Tufts University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in 1976 and from Duquesne University School of Law with a Juris Doctor in 1980. He worked as assistant district attorney for Allegheny County, Pennsylvania from 1980 to 1983, and as an Assistant United States Attorney for the Western District of Pennsylvania from 1983 to 1991.

Lewis' judicial career began on April 25, 1991 when President George H. W. Bush nominated him to the bench of the United States District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania, to fill the vacancy left by Paul A. Simmons. He was confirmed by the Senate on June 14, 1991, and received his commission on June 18, 1991. His service terminated on October 23, 1992, due to elevation to the Third Circuit.