Dennis W. Shedd
Appointed by President George W. Bush in 2002 and confirmed by the Senate 55–44, Dennis W. Shedd was a Judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit. He earned a law degree from University of South Carolina School of Law in 1978. He previously served on the District of South Carolina.Sources: FJC Biographical Directory · Senate confirmation, November 19, 2002
- Appointed by
- George W. Bush, 2002
- Confirmed
- 55–44
- Education
- Wofford College 1975 · University of South Carolina Law 1978
- Succeeded
- Clyde H. Hamilton
- Succeeded by
- Julius Ness Richardson
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | District of South Carolina · succeeded Karen LeCraft Henderson | Bush (R) | voice |
| 2002 | Fourth Circuit · succeeded Clyde H. Hamilton | Bush (R) | 55–44 |
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.
| Wofford College | B.A. | 1975 |
| University of South Carolina School of Law | J.D. | 1978 |
| Georgetown University Law Center | LL.M. | 1980 |
19 years on the Fourth Circuit. Data last verified 2026-06-28. Informational only; verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).