Dennis Michael Cavanaugh (born January 28, 1947) is a retired United States district judge of the United States District Court for the District of New Jersey.

- Gender
- Male
- Race
- White
Prior employment
- Private practice, New Jersey1977–1992
- Caldwell, New JerseyBorough prosecutor · 1988–1989
Assistant deputy public defender · 1973–1977- Superior Court of New JerseyLaw clerk , Hon. Francis W. Hayden · 1972–1973
Appointments
2000–2014 · Appointed by William J. Clinton (Democratic)Term ended: Retirement
Education
- Seton Hall University School of LawJ.D. · 1972
- Morehead State UniversityB.A. · 1969