Douglas Russell Cole
Appointed by President Donald J. Trump in 2019 and confirmed by the Senate 64–29, Douglas Russell Cole is a Judge on the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Ohio. He earned a law degree from University of Chicago Law School in 1993. Sources ↓
- Born
- 1964 · age 62
- Appointed by
- Donald J. Trump, 2019
- Confirmed
- 64–29
- Education
- Ripon College 1986 · University of Chicago Law School 1993
- Succeeded
- Susan J. Dlott
Federal judicial service
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Southern District of Ohio succeeded Susan J. Dlott | Trump (R) | 64–29 |
Party letters show the appointing president’s party, not the judge’s own.
Confirmation vote
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Education
| Ripon College | B.A. | 1986 |
| University of Wisconsin | B.S.E.E. | 1988 |
| University of Chicago Law School | J.D. | 1993 |
Questions & answers
- Who appointed Douglas Russell Cole?
- President Donald J. Trump appointed Douglas Russell Cole to the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Ohio in 2019.
- Was Douglas Russell Cole appointed by a Democrat or a Republican?
- Douglas Russell Cole was appointed by President Donald J. Trump, a Republican. JudicialFinder records the appointing president's party, not a judge's own politics.
- What was Douglas Russell Cole's confirmation vote?
- The Senate confirmed Douglas Russell Cole 64–29 on December 4, 2019.
- Which court is Douglas Russell Cole on?
- Douglas Russell Cole is a Judge on the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Ohio.
Sources
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- FJC Biographical Directory
- Wikidata
- Portrait: U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee (Public domain), via Wikimedia Commons
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6 years on the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Ohio. Data as of 2026-08-10. Informational only; verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).