Ninth Circuit / Appointed 2019 / Active
Bridget Shelton Bade
Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit
Appointed by President Donald J. Trump in 2019 and confirmed by the Senate 78–21, Bridget Shelton Bade is a Judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. She earned a law degree from Arizona State University College of Law (now Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law) in 1990. Sources: FJC Biographical Directory · Senate confirmation, March 26, 2019
- Appointed by
- Donald J. Trump, 2019
- Confirmed
- 78–21
- Education
- Arizona State 1987 · Arizona State College of Law (now Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law) 1990
- Succeeded
- Barry G. Silverman
Federal judicial service
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Ninth Circuit · succeeded Barry G. Silverman | Trump (R) | 78–21 |
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
| Arizona State University | B.A. | 1987 |
| Arizona State University College of Law (now Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law) | J.D. | 1990 |
Sources
7 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).