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Chad Andrew Readler
Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit
Appointed by President Donald J. Trump in 2019 and confirmed by the Senate 52–47, Chad Andrew Readler is a Judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit. He earned a law degree from University of Michigan Law School in 1997. Sources: FJC Biographical Directory · Senate confirmation, March 6, 2019
- Appointed by
- Donald J. Trump, 2019
- Confirmed
- 52–47
- Education
- University of Michigan 1994 · University of Michigan Law School 1997
- Succeeded
- Deborah L. Cook
Federal judicial service
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Sixth Circuit · succeeded Deborah L. Cook | Trump (R) | 52–47 |
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 Michigan | B.A. | 1994 |
| University of Michigan Law School | J.D. | 1997 |
Sources
7 years on the Sixth Circuit. Data last verified 2026-06-28. Informational only; verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).