Eastern District of Virginia / Appointed 2019 / Active
David John Novak
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia
Appointed by President Donald J. Trump in 2019 and confirmed by the Senate 89–3, David John Novak is a Judge on the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia. He earned a law degree from Villanova University School of Law in 1986. Sources: FJC Biographical Directory · Senate confirmation, October 16, 2019
- Appointed by
- Donald J. Trump, 2019
- Confirmed
- 89–3
- Education
- St. Vincent College 1983 · Villanova Law 1986
- Succeeded
- Henry E. Hudson
Federal judicial service
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Eastern District of Virginia · succeeded Henry E. Hudson | Trump (R) | 89–3 |
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
| St. Vincent College | B.S. | 1983 |
| Villanova University School of Law | J.D. | 1986 |
Sources
6 years on the Eastern District of Virginia. Data last verified 2026-06-28. Informational only; verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).