Sixth Circuit / Appointed 2003 / Active
Jeffrey S. Sutton
Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit
Appointed by President George W. Bush in 2003 and confirmed by the Senate 52–41, Jeffrey S. Sutton is a Judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit. He earned a law degree from Ohio State University College of Law (now Michael E. Moritz College of Law) in 1990. Sources: FJC Biographical Directory · Senate confirmation, April 29, 2003
- Appointed by
- George W. Bush, 2003
- Confirmed
- 52–41
- Education
- Williams College 1983 · Ohio State College of Law (now Michael E. Moritz College of Law) 1990
- Succeeded
- David Aldrich Nelson
Federal judicial service
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Sixth Circuit · succeeded David Aldrich Nelson | Bush (R) | 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
| Williams College | B.A. | 1983 |
| Ohio State University College of Law (now Michael E. Moritz College of Law) | LL.B. | 1990 |
Sources
23 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).