Albert Diaz
Appointed by President Barack Obama in 2010 and confirmed by voice vote, Albert Diaz is a Judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit. He earned a law degree from New York University School of Law in 1988. Sources ↓
- Born
- 1960 · age 66
- Appointed by
- Barack Obama, 2010
- Confirmed
- by voice vote
- Education
- University of Pennsylvania, Wharton School 1983 · New York Law 1988
- Succeeded
- William Walter Wilkins
Federal judicial service
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Fourth Circuit succeeded William Walter Wilkins | Obama (D) | Voice vote |
Party letters show the appointing president’s party, not the judge’s own. A voice vote means the chamber approved aloud. No senator-by-senator tally is recorded.
Confirmation vote
Voice vote
The Senate approved this confirmation aloud, with no senator-by-senator tally recorded. Recorded roll-call votes begin in 1989.
Education
| University of Pennsylvania, Wharton School | B.S. | 1983 |
| New York University School of Law | J.D. | 1988 |
| Boston University | M.S. | 1993 |
Questions & answers
- Who appointed Albert Diaz?
- President Barack Obama appointed Albert Diaz to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit in 2010.
- Was Albert Diaz appointed by a Democrat or a Republican?
- Albert Diaz was appointed by President Barack Obama, a Democrat. JudicialFinder records the appointing president's party, not a judge's own politics.
- What was Albert Diaz's confirmation vote?
- Albert Diaz was confirmed by voice vote on December 18, 2010. No senator-by-senator tally was recorded.
- Which court is Albert Diaz on?
- Albert Diaz is a Judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit.
Sources
Each fact on this page traces to a primary public record.
- FJC Biographical Directory
- Wikidata
- Portrait: United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit (Public domain), via Wikimedia Commons
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15 years on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit. Data as of 2026-08-10. Informational only; verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).