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Jimmie V. Reyna
Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit
Appointed by President Barack Obama in 2011 and confirmed by the Senate 86–0, Jimmie V. Reyna is a Judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit. He earned a law degree from University of New Mexico School of Law in 1978. Sources: FJC Biographical Directory · Senate confirmation, April 4, 2011
- Appointed by
- Barack Obama, 2011
- Confirmed
- 86–0
- Education
- University of Rochester 1975 · University of New Mexico Law 1978
- Succeeded
- Haldane Robert Mayer
Federal judicial service
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Federal Circuit · succeeded Haldane Robert Mayer | Obama (D) | 86–0 |
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 Rochester | B.A. | 1975 |
| University of New Mexico School of Law | J.D. | 1978 |
Sources
15 years on the Federal Circuit. Data last verified 2026-06-28. Informational only; verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).