Seventh Circuit / Appointed 2004 / Senior status
Diane S. Sykes
Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit
Appointed by President George W. Bush in 2004 and confirmed by the Senate 70–27, Diane S. Sykes is a Judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit. She earned a law degree from Marquette University Law School in 1984. Sources: FJC Biographical Directory · Senate confirmation, June 24, 2004
- Appointed by
- George W. Bush, 2004
- Confirmed
- 70–27
- Education
- Northwestern 1980 · Marquette Law School 1984
- Succeeded
- John Louis Coffey
- Succeeded by
- Rebecca Liane Taibleson
Federal judicial service
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Seventh Circuit · succeeded John Louis Coffey | Bush (R) | 70–27 |
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
| Northwestern University | B.S. | 1980 |
| Marquette University Law School | J.D. | 1984 |
Sources
21 years on the Seventh Circuit. Data last verified 2026-06-28. Informational only; verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).