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David Jeremiah Barron
Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit
Appointed by President Barack Obama in 2014 and confirmed by the Senate 53–45, David Jeremiah Barron is a Judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit. He earned a law degree from Harvard Law School in 1994. Sources: FJC Biographical Directory · Senate confirmation, May 22, 2014
- Appointed by
- Barack Obama, 2014
- Confirmed
- 53–45
- Education
- Harvard College 1989 · Harvard Law School 1994
- Succeeded
- Michael Boudin
Federal judicial service
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | First Circuit · succeeded Michael Boudin | Obama (D) | 53–45 |
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 | B.A. | 1989 |
| Harvard Law School | J.D. | 1994 |
Sources
12 years on the First Circuit. Data last verified 2026-06-28. Informational only; verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).