Joel Fredrick Dubina
Appointed by President George H.W. Bush in 1990 and confirmed by voice vote, Joel Fredrick Dubina is a Judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit. He earned a law degree from Samford University, Cumberland School of Law in 1973. He previously served on the Middle District of Alabama.Sources: FJC Biographical Directory · Senate confirmation, September 28, 1990
- Appointed by
- George H.W. Bush, 1990
- Confirmed
- by voice vote
- Education
- University of Alabama 1970 · Samford, Cumberland Law 1973
- Succeeded
- Robert Smith Vance
- Succeeded by
- Kevin Christopher Newsom
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Middle District of Alabama · succeeded Robert Edward Varner | Reagan (R) | voice |
| 1990 | Eleventh Circuit · succeeded Robert Smith Vance | Bush (R) | voice |
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.
35 years on the Eleventh Circuit. Data last verified 2026-06-28. Informational only; verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).