Eastern District of Virginia / Appointed 2023 / Active
Jamar Kentrell Walker
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia
Appointed by President Joseph R. Biden in 2023 and confirmed by the Senate 52–41, Jamar Kentrell Walker is a Judge on the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia. He earned a law degree from University of Virginia School of Law in 2011. Sources: FJC Biographical Directory · Senate confirmation, February 28, 2023
- Appointed by
- Joseph R. Biden, 2023
- Confirmed
- 52–41
- Education
- University of Virginia 2008 · University of Virginia Law 2011
- Succeeded
- Raymond Alvin Jackson
Federal judicial service
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Eastern District of Virginia · succeeded Raymond Alvin Jackson | Biden (D) | 52–41 |
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 Virginia | B.A. | 2008 |
| University of Virginia School of Law | J.D. | 2011 |
Sources
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).