Deborah L. Cook

Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit

Appointed by President George W. Bush in 2003 and confirmed by the Senate 66–25, Deborah L. Cook is a Judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit. She earned a law degree from University of Akron School of Law in 1978. Sources ↓

Born

1952 · age 74

Appointed by

George W. Bush, 2003

Confirmed

66–25

Education

University of Akron 1974 · University of Akron Law 1978

Succeeded

Alan Eugene Norris

Succeeded by

Chad Andrew Readler

Federal judicial service

Party letters show the appointing president’s party, not the judge’s own.

Confirmation vote

Nomination Confirmed 66–25 on May 5, 2003 · 108th Congress, Roll Call 139. Each senator links to their judicial-voting record.

Education

Questions & answers

Who appointed Deborah L. Cook?

President George W. Bush appointed Deborah L. Cook to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit in 2003.

Was Deborah L. Cook appointed by a Democrat or a Republican?

Deborah L. Cook was appointed by President George W. Bush, a Republican. JudicialFinder records the appointing president's party, not a judge's own politics.

What was Deborah L. Cook's confirmation vote?

The Senate confirmed Deborah L. Cook 66–25 on May 5, 2003.

Which court is Deborah L. Cook on?

Deborah L. Cook is a Judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit.

23 years on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit. Data as of 2026-08-10. Informational only; verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).