District of Nevada / Appointed 2022 / Active
Cristina Dionne Silva
Judge, U.S. District Court for the District of Nevada
Appointed by President Joseph R. Biden in 2022 and confirmed by the Senate 50–46, Cristina Dionne Silva is a Judge on the U.S. District Court for the District of Nevada. She earned a law degree from American University, Washington College of Law in 2007. Sources: FJC Biographical Directory · Senate confirmation, March 23, 2022
- Appointed by
- Joseph R. Biden, 2022
- Confirmed
- 50–46
- Education
- Wellesley College 2001 · American, Washington College of Law 2007
- Succeeded
- James C. Mahan
Federal judicial service
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | District of Nevada · succeeded James C. Mahan | Biden (D) | 50–46 |
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
| Wellesley College | B.A. | 2001 |
| American University, Washington College of Law | J.D. | 2007 |
Sources
4 years on the District of Nevada. Data last verified 2026-06-28. Informational only; verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).