Central District of Illinois / Appointed 2013 / Active
Colin Stirling Bruce
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Central District of Illinois
Appointed by President Barack Obama in 2013 and confirmed by the Senate 96–0, Colin Stirling Bruce is a Judge on the U.S. District Court for the Central District of Illinois. He earned a law degree from University of Illinois College of Law in 1989. Sources: FJC Biographical Directory · Senate confirmation, October 7, 2013
- Appointed by
- Barack Obama, 2013
- Confirmed
- 96–0
- Education
- University of Illinois 1986 · University of Illinois College of Law 1989
- Succeeded
- Michael Patrick McCuskey
Federal judicial service
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Central District of Illinois · succeeded Michael Patrick McCuskey | Obama (D) | 96–0 |
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
| University of Illinois | B.A. | 1986 |
| University of Illinois College of Law | J.D. | 1989 |
Sources
12 years on the Central District of Illinois. Data last verified 2026-06-28. Informational only; verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).