Fourth Circuit / Appointed 2003 / Served to 2019
Allyson Kay Duncan
Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit
Appointed by President George W. Bush in 2003 and confirmed by the Senate 93–0, Allyson Kay Duncan was a Judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit. She earned a law degree from Duke University School of Law in 1975. Sources: FJC Biographical Directory · Senate confirmation, July 17, 2003
- Appointed by
- George W. Bush, 2003
- Confirmed
- 93–0
- Education
- Hampton 1972 · Duke Law 1975
- Succeeded
- Samuel James Ervin III
- Succeeded by
- Allison Jones Rushing
Federal judicial service
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Fourth Circuit · succeeded Samuel James Ervin III | Bush (R) | 93–0 |
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
| Hampton University | B.A. | 1972 |
| Duke University School of Law | J.D. | 1975 |
Sources
15 years on the Fourth Circuit. Data last verified 2026-06-28. Informational only; verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).