District of Rhode Island / Appointed 2011 / Active
John James McConnell Jr.
Judge, U.S. District Court for the District of Rhode Island
Appointed by President Barack Obama in 2011 and confirmed by the Senate 50–44, John James McConnell Jr. is a Judge on the U.S. District Court for the District of Rhode Island. He earned a law degree from Case Western Reserve University School of Law in 1983. Sources: FJC Biographical Directory · Senate confirmation, May 4, 2011
- Appointed by
- Barack Obama, 2011
- Confirmed
- 50–44
- Education
- Brown 1980 · Case Western Reserve Law 1983
- Succeeded
- Ernest C. Torres
Federal judicial service
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | District of Rhode Island · succeeded Ernest C. Torres | Obama (D) | 50–44 |
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
| Brown University | A.B. | 1980 |
| Case Western Reserve University School of Law | J.D. | 1983 |
Sources
15 years on the District of Rhode Island. Data last verified 2026-06-28. Informational only; verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).