Elizabeth Wilson Hanes
Appointed by President Joseph R. Biden in 2022 and confirmed by the Senate 59–37, Elizabeth Wilson Hanes is a Judge on the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia. She earned a law degree from University of Richmond T.C. Williams School of Law (now University of Richmond School of Law) in 2007. Sources: FJC Biographical Directory · Senate confirmation, August 2, 2022
- Appointed by
- Joseph R. Biden, 2022
- Confirmed
- 59–37
- Education
- University of Richmond 2000 · University of Richmond T.C. Williams Law (now of Richmond School of Law) 2007
- Succeeded
- John Adrian Gibney Jr.
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Eastern District of Virginia · succeeded John Adrian Gibney Jr. | Biden (D) | 59–37 |
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.
| University of Richmond | B.A. | 2000 |
| University of Richmond T.C. Williams School of Law (now University of Richmond School of Law) | J.D. | 2007 |
3 years on the Eastern District of Virginia. Data last verified 2026-06-28. Informational only; verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).