District of Columbia Circuit / Appointed 1994 / Served to 2024
David S. Tatel
Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit
Appointed by President William J. Clinton in 1994 and confirmed by voice vote, David S. Tatel was a Judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit. He earned a law degree from University of Chicago Law School in 1966. Sources: FJC Biographical Directory · Senate confirmation, October 6, 1994
- Appointed by
- William J. Clinton, 1994
- Confirmed
- by voice vote
- Education
- University of Michigan 1963 · University of Chicago Law School 1966
- Succeeded
- Ruth Bader Ginsburg
- Succeeded by
- Julianna Michelle Childs
Federal judicial service
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | District of Columbia Circuit · succeeded Ruth Bader Ginsburg | Clinton (D) | 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 Michigan | B.A. | 1963 |
| University of Chicago Law School | J.D. | 1966 |
Sources
29 years on the District of Columbia Circuit. Data last verified 2026-06-28. Informational only; verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).