Eighth Circuit / Appointed 2018 / Active
David Ryan Stras
Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit
Appointed by President Donald J. Trump in 2018 and confirmed by the Senate 56–42, David Ryan Stras is a Judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit. He earned a law degree from University of Kansas School of Law in 1999. Sources: FJC Biographical Directory · Senate confirmation, January 30, 2018
- Appointed by
- Donald J. Trump, 2018
- Confirmed
- 56–42
- Education
- University of Kansas 1995 · University of Kansas Law 1999
- Succeeded
- Diana E. Murphy
Federal judicial service
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Eighth Circuit · succeeded Diana E. Murphy | Trump (R) | 56–42 |
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 Kansas | B.A. | 1995 |
| University of Kansas School of Business | M.B.A. | 1999 |
| University of Kansas School of Law | J.D. | 1999 |
Sources
8 years on the Eighth Circuit. Data last verified 2026-06-28. Informational only; verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).