Daniel Anthony Manion

Daniel Manion
Judge of the Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit
In office
July 24, 1986 – December 18, 2007
Nominated by Ronald Reagan
Preceded by Wilbur Pell
Succeeded by John Tinder
Personal details
Born 1942 (age 69–70)
South Bend, Indiana, U.S.
Political party Republican
Alma mater University of Notre Dame
Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law

Daniel Anthony Manion (born 1942) is a Judge on the United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit.

Manion received his B.A. from the University of Notre Dame in 1964. At Notre Dame, Manion was a participant in the Bengal Bouts.[1] Following graduation, Manion served in the Army in the Vietnam War. He was appointed the Director of Industrial Development for the Indiana Department of Commerce in 1968. While serving in this position, Manion attended night school at Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law, receiving his J.D. in 1973. After a brief stint in the state attorney general's office, Manion entered the private practice of law. He also served as an Indiana state senator from 1978 to 1982.

On February 21, 1986, President Ronald Reagan nominated Manion for the bench, to a seat vacated by Wilbur Frank Pell, Jr.. Manion was confirmed by the United States Senate on June 26, 1986, and received his commission on July 24, 1986. He assumed senior status on December 18, 2007.

Manion is married to Ann Manion, President of the Women's Care Center, and has four children, Mary, Katherine, Patrick and Michael.

Notable Law Clerks

Steve Dillard, blogger and attorney

Len Munsil, former candidate for governor of Arizona

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Legal offices
Preceded by
Wilbur Pell
Judge of the Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit
1986–2007
Succeeded by
John Tinder