Eighth Circuit / Appointed 1994 / Served to 2018
Diana E. Murphy
Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit
Appointed by President William J. Clinton in 1994 and confirmed by voice vote, Diana E. Murphy was a Judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit. She earned a law degree from University of Minnesota Law School in 1974. She previously served on the District of Minnesota.Sources: FJC Biographical Directory · Senate confirmation, October 7, 1994
- Appointed by
- William J. Clinton, 1994
- Confirmed
- by voice vote
- Education
- University of Minnesota 1954 · University of Minnesota Law School 1974
- Succeeded
- John R. Gibson
- Succeeded by
- David Ryan Stras
Federal judicial service
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | District of Minnesota | Carter (D) | voice |
| 1994 | Eighth Circuit · succeeded John R. Gibson | Clinton (D) | voice |
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 Minnesota | B.A. | 1954 |
| University of Minnesota Law School | J.D. | 1974 |
Sources
23 years on the Eighth Circuit. Data last verified 2026-06-28. Informational only; verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).