"Maryanne Trump Barry served as an American attorney and federal judge in the United States. Her career began in 1974 as an assistant United States attorney. President Ronald Reagan appointed her to the United States District Court for the District of New Jersey in 1983. Subsequently, in 1999, she was appointed to the United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit by President Bill Clinton."
April 5, 1937: Birth of Maryanne Trump Barry
Maryanne Trump Barry was born on April 5, 1937, in Queens, New York City.
1958: Graduates from Mount Holyoke College
Maryanne Trump Barry graduated cum laude with a BA from Mount Holyoke College in 1958.
1962: Earns Master's Degree from Columbia University
Maryanne Trump Barry earned an MA in public law and government from Columbia University in 1962.
1974: Becomes Assistant United States Attorney
Maryanne Trump Barry began her legal career in 1974 as an Assistant United States Attorney.
1974: Graduates from Hofstra University School of Law
Maryanne Trump Barry earned her Juris Doctor (JD) degree from Hofstra University School of Law in 1974.
1974: Joins Civil Division as Assistant US Attorney
Maryanne Trump Barry joined the civil division of the United States Attorney for the District of New Jersey as an Assistant United States Attorney in 1974.
1976: Moves to Appeals Division
Maryanne Trump Barry moved to the appeals division of the United States Attorney for the District of New Jersey in 1976.
1977: Becomes Chief of Appeals Division
Maryanne Trump Barry became the Chief of the Appeals Division in the United States Attorney for the District of New Jersey in 1977.
1980: Divorce from David Desmond
Maryanne Trump Barry and her first husband, David Desmond, divorced in 1980.
1981: Serves as Executive Assistant and First Assistant US Attorney
Maryanne Trump Barry served as both Executive Assistant United States Attorney and First Assistant United States Attorney from 1981 to 1982.
1982: Marriage to John Joseph Barry
In 1982, Maryanne Trump Barry married John Joseph Barry, a lawyer from New Jersey, marking her second marriage.
September 14, 1983: Nominated to the United States District Court
President Ronald Reagan nominated Maryanne Trump Barry to a seat on the United States District Court for the District of New Jersey on September 14, 1983.
October 6, 1983: Confirmed by the United States Senate
The United States Senate confirmed Maryanne Trump Barry's nomination to the United States District Court on October 6, 1983.
1983: Appointed to the United States District Court
President Ronald Reagan appointed Maryanne Trump Barry to the United States District Court for the District of New Jersey in 1983.
1985: Recuses Herself from Drug-Trafficking Case
Maryanne Trump Barry recused herself from a drug-trafficking case in 1985 due to her brother Donald Trump's relationship with the accused.
1989: Presides over Notable Cases
As a district court judge in 1989, Maryanne Trump Barry gained a reputation for being tough. She rejected a plea deal for two detectives accused of protecting a drug dealer, leading to their conviction. She also presided over the conviction of mobster Louis Manna.
June 17, 1999: Nominated to the Third Circuit Court of Appeals
President Bill Clinton nominated Maryanne Trump Barry to serve on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit on June 17, 1999.
September 13, 1999: Confirmed to the Third Circuit Court of Appeals
The U.S. Senate unanimously confirmed Maryanne Trump Barry's nomination to the Third Circuit Court of Appeals on September 13, 1999.
September 22, 1999: Receives Commission for Third Circuit
Maryanne Trump Barry received her commission for the Third Circuit Court of Appeals on September 22, 1999.
October 25, 1999: Elevated to the Court of Appeals
Maryanne Trump Barry's service on the United States District Court ended on October 25, 1999, when she was elevated to the United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit.
1999: Appointed to the United States Court of Appeals
President Bill Clinton appointed Maryanne Trump Barry to the United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit in 1999.
April 9, 2000: Death of John Joseph Barry
On April 9, 2000, Maryanne Trump Barry's second husband, John Joseph Barry, passed away after 18 years of marriage.
2004: Receives Sandra Day O'Connor Award
In 2004, Maryanne Trump Barry was honored with the Sandra Day O'Connor Award by the Seton Hall University School of Law. The award recognizes women who have made significant contributions to law and public service.
January 2006: Testifies in Support of Samuel Alito
In January 2006, Maryanne Trump Barry testified before the U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee in support of Samuel Alito's nomination to the U.S. Supreme Court.
January 2006: Supports Samuel Alito's Supreme Court Nomination
In January 2006, Maryanne Trump Barry testified in support of the appointment of fellow Third Circuit Judge Samuel Alito to the Supreme Court.
2006: Criticizes Immigration Judge's Conduct
In 2006, Maryanne Trump Barry issued a ruling in which she strongly criticized the conduct of a U.S. Immigration Court judge for his treatment of a refugee from The Gambia.
June 2011: Assumes Senior Status
Maryanne Trump Barry assumed senior status on the United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit in June 2011.
June 30, 2011: Takes Senior Status
On June 30, 2011, Maryanne Trump Barry assumed senior status on the United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit.
2016: Donation to Fairfield University
Maryanne Trump Barry donated $4 million to the Catholic Fairfield University in 2016. The donation funded scholarships and supported the university's Center for Ignatian Spirituality.
February 2017: Takes Inactive Senior Status
Maryanne Trump Barry took inactive senior status in February 2017, shortly after her brother, Donald Trump, was inaugurated as president.
October 2018: Tax Practices Investigated
The New York State Department of Taxation and Finance initiated a review of the fraud allegations against Maryanne Trump Barry and her siblings in October 2018 following the publication of an investigative report by The New York Times.
October 2018: Subject of New York Times Investigation
In October 2018, The New York Times published an investigative report alleging that Maryanne Trump Barry, her father, and siblings engaged in fraudulent tax practices to reduce their estate and gift tax liabilities.
2018: Mary L. Trump begins recording conversations with Maryanne Trump Barry
Mary L. Trump started recording conversations with her aunt, Maryanne Trump Barry, in 2018, capturing her candid opinions about Donald Trump.
February 1, 2019: Judicial Misconduct Investigation Launched
An investigation into potential judicial misconduct by Maryanne Trump Barry, specifically regarding her alleged involvement in fraudulent tax and financial transactions, was launched on February 1, 2019.
February 11, 2019: Retires Amidst Investigation
Maryanne Trump Barry retired on February 11, 2019, ending an investigation into allegations of her involvement in fraudulent tax schemes with her siblings, a potential violation of judicial conduct rules.
February 2019: Retires from the Bench
Maryanne Trump Barry retired from the bench in February 2019 amidst an investigation into allegations of judicial misconduct.
2019: Mary L. Trump continues recording conversations with Maryanne Trump Barry
Mary L. Trump continued recording her conversations with Maryanne Trump Barry throughout 2019, gathering more material about her views on Donald Trump.
August 2020: Recordings of Maryanne Trump Barry criticizing Donald Trump are released
In August 2020, Mary L. Trump released audio recordings of her aunt, Maryanne Trump Barry, in which she strongly criticizes Donald Trump's presidency.
November 13, 2023: Death of Maryanne Trump Barry
Maryanne Trump Barry passed away on November 13, 2023.