Sixth Circuit / Appointed 2018 / Active
John Baylor Nalbandian
Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit
Appointed by President Donald J. Trump in 2018 and confirmed by the Senate 53–45, John Baylor Nalbandian is a Judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit. He earned a law degree from University of Virginia School of Law in 1994. Sources: FJC Biographical Directory · Senate confirmation, May 15, 2018
- Appointed by
- Donald J. Trump, 2018
- Confirmed
- 53–45
- Education
- University of Pennsylvania 1991 · University of Virginia Law 1994
- Succeeded
- John M. Rogers
Federal judicial service
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Sixth Circuit · succeeded John M. Rogers | Trump (R) | 53–45 |
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 Pennsylvania | B.S. | 1991 |
| University of Virginia School of Law | J.D. | 1994 |
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).