Fifth Circuit / Appointed 2020 / Active
Cory Todd Wilson
Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit
Appointed by President Donald J. Trump in 2020 and confirmed by the Senate 52–48, Cory Todd Wilson is a Judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit. He earned a law degree from Yale Law School in 1995. Sources: FJC Biographical Directory · Senate confirmation, June 24, 2020
- Appointed by
- Donald J. Trump, 2020
- Confirmed
- 52–48
- Education
- Yale Law School 1995
- Succeeded
- E. Grady Jolly
Federal judicial service
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Fifth Circuit · succeeded E. Grady Jolly | Trump (R) | 52–48 |
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 Mississippi | B.B.A. | 1992 |
| Yale Law School | J.D. | 1995 |
Sources
5 years on the Fifth Circuit. Data last verified 2026-06-28. Informational only; verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).