Second Circuit / Appointed 2010 / Senior status
Denny Chin
Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit
Appointed by President Barack Obama in 2010 and confirmed by the Senate 98–0, Denny Chin is a Judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit. He earned a law degree from Fordham University School of Law in 1978. He previously served on the Southern District of New York.Sources: FJC Biographical Directory · Senate confirmation, April 22, 2010
- Appointed by
- Barack Obama, 2010
- Confirmed
- 98–0
- Education
- Princeton 1975 · Fordham Law 1978
- Succeeded
- Robert David Sack
- Succeeded by
- Myrna Pérez
Federal judicial service
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | Southern District of New York | Clinton (D) | voice |
| 2010 | Second Circuit · succeeded Robert David Sack | Obama (D) | 98–0 |
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
| Princeton University | B.A. | 1975 |
| Fordham University School of Law | J.D. | 1978 |
Sources
16 years on the Second Circuit. Data last verified 2026-06-28. Informational only; verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).