Danielle Jo Forrest
Appointed by President Donald J. Trump in 2019 and confirmed by the Senate 73–17, Danielle Jo Forrest is a Judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. She earned a law degree from University of Idaho College of Law in 2004. Sources ↓
- Born
- 1977 · age 49
- Appointed by
- Donald J. Trump, 2019
- Confirmed
- 73–17
- Education
- University of Idaho 2001 · University of Idaho College of Law 2004
- Succeeded
- Diarmuid Fionntain O'Scannlain
Federal judicial service
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Ninth Circuit succeeded Diarmuid Fionntain O'Scannlain | Trump (R) | 73–17 |
Party letters show the appointing president’s party, not the judge’s own.
Confirmation vote
The senator-by-senator roll call for this vote hasn’t been ingested yet.
Education
| Ricks College (now Brigham Young University -- Idaho) | A.A.S. | 1996 |
| University of Idaho | B.S. | 2001 |
| University of Idaho College of Law | J.D. | 2004 |
Before the bench
Professional career before and outside the federal bench, as recorded by the Federal Judicial Center.
| Law clerk, Hon. Paul J. Kelly, Jr., U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit | 2004-2005 |
| Law clerk, Hon. Michael W. Mosman, U.S. District Court for the District of Oregon | 2005-2007 |
| Private practice, Portland, Oregon | 2007-2008, 2008-2017 |
| Law clerk, Hon. Diarmuid F. O'Scannlain, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit | 2008 |
| Adjunct law professor, Lewis & Clark Law School | 2011-2016 |
| Judge, Oregon Circuit Court, Washington County, 2017-2019; chief civil judge, 2019; presiding judge | 2019 |
Questions & answers
- Who appointed Danielle Jo Forrest?
- President Donald J. Trump appointed Danielle Jo Forrest to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit in 2019.
- Was Danielle Jo Forrest appointed by a Democrat or a Republican?
- Danielle Jo Forrest was appointed by President Donald J. Trump, a Republican. JudicialFinder records the appointing president's party, not a judge's own politics.
- What was Danielle Jo Forrest's confirmation vote?
- The Senate confirmed Danielle Jo Forrest 73–17 on November 6, 2019.
- Which court is Danielle Jo Forrest on?
- Danielle Jo Forrest is a Judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit.
Sources
Each fact on this page traces to a primary public record.
- FJC Biographical Directory
- Wikidata
- Portrait: I do not know the name of the photographer, but do know that the photo was taken by a Federal employee as part of that person's official duties, and is in the public domain. (Public domain), via Wikimedia Commons
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6 years on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. Data as of 2026-09-28. Informational only; verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).