David M. Ebel
Appointed by President Ronald Reagan in 1988 and confirmed by voice vote, David M. Ebel is a Judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit. He earned a law degree from University of Michigan Law School in 1965. Sources ↓
- Born
- 1940 · age 86
- Appointed by
- Ronald Reagan, 1988
- Confirmed
- by voice vote
- Education
- Northwestern 1962 · University of Michigan Law School 1965
- Succeeded
- William Edward Doyle
- Succeeded by
- Neil M. Gorsuch
Federal judicial service
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | Tenth Circuit succeeded William Edward Doyle | Reagan (R) | Voice vote |
Party letters show the appointing president’s party, not the judge’s own. A voice vote means the chamber approved aloud. No senator-by-senator tally is recorded.
Confirmation vote
Voice vote
The Senate approved this confirmation aloud, with no senator-by-senator tally recorded. Recorded roll-call votes begin in 1989.
Education
| Northwestern University | B.A. | 1962 |
| University of Michigan Law School | J.D. | 1965 |
Questions & answers
- Who appointed David M. Ebel?
- President Ronald Reagan appointed David M. Ebel to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit in 1988.
- Was David M. Ebel appointed by a Democrat or a Republican?
- David M. Ebel was appointed by President Ronald Reagan, a Republican. JudicialFinder records the appointing president's party, not a judge's own politics.
- What was David M. Ebel's confirmation vote?
- David M. Ebel was confirmed by voice vote on April 19, 1988. No senator-by-senator tally was recorded.
- Which court is David M. Ebel on?
- David M. Ebel is a Judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit.
Sources
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38 years on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit. Data as of 2026-08-10. Informational only; verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).