Jeffrey Lynn Viken
Appointed by President Barack Obama in 2009 and confirmed by the Senate 99–0, Jeffrey Lynn Viken was a Judge on the U.S. District Court for the District of South Dakota. He earned a law degree from University of South Dakota School of Law (now Knudson School of Law) in 1977. Sources: FJC Biographical Directory · Senate confirmation, September 29, 2009
- Appointed by
- Barack Obama, 2009
- Confirmed
- 99–0
- Education
- University of South Dakota 1974 · University of South Dakota Law (now Knudson School of Law) 1977
- Succeeded
- Lawrence L. Piersol
- Succeeded by
- Camela Catherine Theeler
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | District of South Dakota · succeeded Lawrence L. Piersol | Obama (D) | 99–0 |
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.
| University of South Dakota | B.A. | 1974 |
| University of South Dakota School of Law (now Knudson School of Law) | J.D. | 1977 |
14 years on the District of South Dakota. Data last verified 2026-06-28. Informational only; verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).