Tenth Circuit / Appointed 2013 / Active
Gregory Alan Phillips
Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit
Appointed by President Barack Obama in 2013 and confirmed by the Senate 88–0, Gregory Alan Phillips is a Judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit. He earned a law degree from University of Wyoming College of Law in 1987. Sources: FJC Biographical Directory · Senate confirmation, July 8, 2013
- Appointed by
- Barack Obama, 2013
- Confirmed
- 88–0
- Education
- University of Wyoming 1983 · University of Wyoming College of Law 1987
- Succeeded
- Terrence L. O'Brien
Federal judicial service
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Tenth Circuit · succeeded Terrence L. O'Brien | Obama (D) | 88–0 |
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
| University of Wyoming | B.S. | 1983 |
| University of Wyoming College of Law | J.D. | 1987 |
Sources
12 years on the Tenth Circuit. Data last verified 2026-06-28. Informational only; verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).