Camela Catherine Theeler
Appointed by President Joseph R. Biden in 2024 and confirmed by the Senate 90–4, Camela Catherine Theeler is a Judge on the U.S. District Court for the District of South Dakota. She earned a law degree from University of South Dakota School of Law (now Knudson School of Law) in 2000. Sources: FJC Biographical Directory · Senate confirmation, May 16, 2024
- Appointed by
- Joseph R. Biden, 2024
- Confirmed
- 90–4
- Education
- University of South Dakota 1998 · University of South Dakota Law (now Knudson School of Law) 2000
- Succeeded
- Jeffrey Lynn Viken
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | District of South Dakota · succeeded Jeffrey Lynn Viken | Biden (D) | 90–4 |
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.
| University of South Dakota | B.A. | 1998 |
| University of South Dakota School of Law (now Knudson School of Law) | J.D. | 2000 |
2 years on the District of South Dakota. Data last verified 2026-06-28. Informational only; verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).