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Don R. Willett
Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit
Appointed by President Donald J. Trump in 2018 and confirmed by the Senate 50–47, Don R. Willett is a Judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit. He earned a law degree from Duke University School of Law in 1992. Sources: FJC Biographical Directory · Senate confirmation, December 13, 2017
- Appointed by
- Donald J. Trump, 2018
- Confirmed
- 50–47
- Education
- Duke Law 1992
- Succeeded
- Emilio M. Garza
Federal judicial service
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Fifth Circuit · succeeded Emilio M. Garza | Trump (R) | 50–47 |
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
| Baylor University | B.B.A. | 1988 |
| Duke University School of Law | J.D. | 1992 |
| Duke University | M.A. | 1992 |
| Duke University School of Law | LL.M. | 2016 |
Sources
8 years on the Fifth Circuit. Data last verified 2026-06-28. Informational only; verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).