Eleventh Circuit / Appointed 2018 / Active
Elizabeth Lee Branch
Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit
Appointed by President Donald J. Trump in 2018 and confirmed by the Senate 73–23, Elizabeth Lee Branch is a Judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit. She earned a law degree from Emory University School of Law in 1994. Sources: FJC Biographical Directory · Senate confirmation, February 27, 2018
- Appointed by
- Donald J. Trump, 2018
- Confirmed
- 73–23
- Education
- Davidson College 1990 · Emory Law 1994
- Succeeded
- Frank M. Hull
Federal judicial service
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Eleventh Circuit · succeeded Frank M. Hull | Trump (R) | 73–23 |
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
| Davidson College | B.A. | 1990 |
| Emory University School of Law | J.D. | 1994 |
Sources
8 years on the Eleventh Circuit. Data last verified 2026-06-28. Informational only; verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).