Sixth Circuit / Appointed 2003 / Senior status
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: FJC Biographical Directory · Senate confirmation, May 5, 2003
- 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
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Sixth Circuit · succeeded Alan Eugene Norris | Bush (R) | 66–25 |
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 Akron | B.A. | 1974 |
| University of Akron School of Law | J.D. | 1978 |
Sources
23 years on the Sixth Circuit. Data last verified 2026-06-28. Informational only; verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).