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Joan Louise Larsen
Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit
Appointed by President Donald J. Trump in 2017 and confirmed by the Senate 60–38, Joan Louise Larsen is a Judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit. She earned a law degree from Northwestern University School of Law (now Pritzker School of Law) in 1993. Sources: FJC Biographical Directory · Senate confirmation, November 1, 2017
- Appointed by
- Donald J. Trump, 2017
- Confirmed
- 60–38
- Education
- University of Northern Iowa 1990 · Northwestern Law (now Pritzker School of Law) 1993
- Succeeded
- David William McKeague
Federal judicial service
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Sixth Circuit · succeeded David William McKeague | Trump (R) | 60–38 |
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 Northern Iowa | B.A. | 1990 |
| Northwestern University School of Law (now Pritzker School of Law) | J.D. | 1993 |
Sources
8 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).