Sixth Circuit / Appointed 1986 / Senior status
Danny Julian Boggs
Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit
Appointed by President Ronald Reagan in 1986 and confirmed by voice vote, Danny Julian Boggs is a Judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit. He earned a law degree from University of Chicago Law School in 1968. Sources: FJC Biographical Directory · Senate confirmation, March 3, 1986
- Appointed by
- Ronald Reagan, 1986
- Confirmed
- by voice vote
- Education
- Harvard College 1965 · University of Chicago Law School 1968
- Succeeded by
- John Kenneth Bush
Federal judicial service
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Sixth Circuit | Reagan (R) | voice |
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
| Harvard College | A.B. | 1965 |
| University of Chicago Law School | J.D. | 1968 |
Sources
40 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).