Sixth Circuit / Appointed 2019 / Active
Eric Earl Murphy
Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit
Appointed by President Donald J. Trump in 2019 and confirmed by the Senate 52–46, Eric Earl Murphy is a Judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit. He earned a law degree from University of Chicago Law School in 2005. Sources: FJC Biographical Directory · Senate confirmation, March 7, 2019
- Appointed by
- Donald J. Trump, 2019
- Confirmed
- 52–46
- Education
- Miami, Ohio 2001 · University of Chicago Law School 2005
- Succeeded
- Alice Moore Batchelder
Federal judicial service
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Sixth Circuit · succeeded Alice Moore Batchelder | Trump (R) | 52–46 |
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
| Miami University, Ohio | B.A. | 2001 |
| University of Chicago Law School | J.D. | 2005 |
Sources
7 years on the Sixth Circuit. Data last verified 2026-06-28. Informational only; verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).