Ninth Circuit / Appointed 1985 / Served to 2017
Alex Kozinski
Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit
Appointed by President Ronald Reagan in 1985 and confirmed by the Senate 54–43, Alex Kozinski was a Judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. He earned a law degree from University of California, Los Angeles, School of Law in 1975. Sources: FJC Biographical Directory · Senate confirmation, November 7, 1985
- Appointed by
- Ronald Reagan, 1985
- Confirmed
- 54–43
- Education
- University of California, Los Angeles 1972 · University of California, Los Angeles, Law 1975
- Succeeded by
- Daniel Aaron Bress
Federal judicial service
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Ninth Circuit | Reagan (R) | 54–43 |
A per-senator roll-call isn’t shown for this confirmation. The Senate’s recorded roll-call votes begin in 1989; many confirmations (especially before then, and most to the lower courts) were by voice vote or unanimous consent.
Education
| University of California, Los Angeles | A.B. | 1972 |
| University of California, Los Angeles, School of Law | J.D. | 1975 |
Sources
32 years on the Ninth Circuit. Data last verified 2026-06-28. Informational only; verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).