D. Michael Fisher
| Mike Fisher | |
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| Judge of the United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit | |
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Assumed office December 15, 2003 |
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| Appointed by | George W. Bush |
| Preceded by | Carol Mansmann |
| 43rd Attorney General of Pennsylvania | |
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In office January 21, 1997 – December 15, 2003 |
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| Governor |
Tom Ridge Ed Rendell |
| Preceded by | Tom Corbett |
| Succeeded by | Jerry Pappert |
| Member of the Pennsylvania Senate from the 37th district |
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In office January 6, 1981 – November 30, 1996 |
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| Preceded by | Michael Schaefer |
| Succeeded by | Tim Murphy |
| Republican Whip of the Pennsylvania Senate | |
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In office January 2, 1991 – November 30, 1996 |
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| Preceded by | Chip Brightbill |
| Succeeded by | Chip Brightbill |
| Member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives from the 40th district |
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In office January 7, 1975 – November 19, 1980 |
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| Preceded by | Jay Wells |
| Succeeded by | Frank Marmion |
| Personal details | |
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November 7, 1944 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse(s) | Carol |
| Children | 2 |
| Alma mater | Georgetown University |
Dennis Michael Fisher (born November 7, 1944), known commonly as Mike Fisher, is a United States federal judge of the Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit.
He began his legal career in his hometown of Pittsburgh following his graduation from Georgetown University in 1966 and Georgetown University Law Center in 1969. As an Assistant District Attorney for Allegheny County, he handled nearly 1,000 cases, including 25 homicides. He continued to practice law during his career in the General Assembly and was a shareholder or partner in various firms, including Houston Harbaugh, where he practiced from 1984 to 1997. Fisher’s law practice included civil litigation, commercial law, estate planning and real estate.
Before his election as Attorney General, Fisher served for 22 years in the Pennsylvania General Assembly, serving 6 years in the State House and 16 years as a member of the State Senate. He was a member of the House and Senate Judiciary Committees, the Chair of the Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee and the Majority Whip of the Senate. During his legislative career, he was a leader in criminal and civil justice reform and an architect of many major environmental laws. He ran unsuccessfully for lieutenant governor in 1986, serving as the running mate of Bill Scranton.
Prior to becoming a judge, he was elected Attorney General of Pennsylvania in 1996 and re-elected in 2000. Fisher personally argued major cases in state and federal appellate courts. In March 1998, he successfully argued before the United States Supreme Court a precedent-setting case ensuring that paroled criminals meet the conditions of their release.
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