District of Maryland / Appointed 2021 / Active
Deborah Lynn Boardman
Judge, U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland
Appointed by President Joseph R. Biden in 2021 and confirmed by the Senate 52–48, Deborah Lynn Boardman is a Judge on the U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland. She earned a law degree from University of Virginia School of Law in 2000. Sources: FJC Biographical Directory · Senate confirmation, June 23, 2021
- Appointed by
- Joseph R. Biden, 2021
- Confirmed
- 52–48
- Education
- Villanova 1996 · University of Virginia Law 2000
- Succeeded
- Richard D. Bennett
Federal judicial service
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | District of Maryland · succeeded Richard D. Bennett | Biden (D) | 52–48 |
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
| Villanova University | B.A. | 1996 |
| University of Virginia School of Law | J.D. | 2000 |
Sources
5 years on the District of Maryland. Data last verified 2026-06-28. Informational only; verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).