Benita Yalonda Pearson
Appointed by President Barack Obama in 2010 and confirmed by the Senate 56–39, Benita Yalonda Pearson is a Judge on the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Ohio. She earned a law degree from Cleveland State University, Cleveland-Marshall College of Law in 1995. Sources: FJC Biographical Directory · Senate confirmation, December 21, 2010
- Appointed by
- Barack Obama, 2010
- Confirmed
- 56–39
- Education
- Georgetown 1985 · Cleveland State, Cleveland-Marshall College of Law 1995
- Succeeded
- Peter C. Economus
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Northern District of Ohio · succeeded Peter C. Economus | Obama (D) | 56–39 |
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.
15 years on the Northern District of Ohio. Data last verified 2026-06-28. Informational only; verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).