Eighth Circuit / Appointed 2013 / Active
Jane Louise Kelly
Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit
Appointed by President Barack Obama in 2013 and confirmed by the Senate 96–0, Jane Louise Kelly is a Judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit. She earned a law degree from Harvard Law School in 1991. Sources: FJC Biographical Directory · Senate confirmation, April 24, 2013
- Appointed by
- Barack Obama, 2013
- Confirmed
- 96–0
- Education
- Duke 1987 · Harvard Law School 1991
- Succeeded
- Michael Joseph Melloy
Federal judicial service
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Eighth Circuit · succeeded Michael Joseph Melloy | Obama (D) | 96–0 |
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
| Duke University | B.A. | 1987 |
| Harvard Law School | J.D. | 1991 |
Sources
13 years on the Eighth Circuit. Data last verified 2026-06-28. Informational only; verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).