Eastern District of Kentucky / Appointed 2002 / Active
David L. Bunning
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Kentucky
Appointed by President George W. Bush in 2002 and confirmed by voice vote, David L. Bunning is a Judge on the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Kentucky. He earned a law degree from University of Kentucky College of Law in 1991. Sources: FJC Biographical Directory · Senate confirmation, February 14, 2002
- Appointed by
- George W. Bush, 2002
- Confirmed
- by voice vote
- Education
- University of Kentucky 1988 · University of Kentucky College of Law 1991
- Succeeded
- William Odis Bertelsman
Federal judicial service
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | Eastern District of Kentucky · succeeded William Odis Bertelsman | Bush (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
| University of Kentucky | B.A. | 1988 |
| University of Kentucky College of Law | J.D. | 1991 |
Sources
24 years on the Eastern District of Kentucky. Data last verified 2026-06-28. Informational only; verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).