How do judges of the District of Columbia Court of Appeals reach the bench?

The court's current selection method is presidential appointment.

District of Columbia Court of Appeals / Joined 2020 / Active

Joshua Deahl

Associate Judge, District of Columbia Court of Appeals

Joshua Deahl is an Associate Judge of the District of Columbia Court of Appeals (12 judges, selected by presidential appointment), serving since 2020. Sources ↓

Tenure: Since 2020 · 6 yrs

Judicial service

Year	Court	Appointed by	Vote
2020	District of Columbia Court of Appeals	–	–

Questions & answers

How do judges of the District of Columbia Court of Appeals reach the bench?: The court's current selection method is presidential appointment.
Which court is Joshua Deahl on?: Joshua Deahl is an Associate Judge of the District of Columbia Court of Appeals.

Sources

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District of Columbia Courts — Court of Appeals Judges (dccourts.gov)

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6 years on the District of Columbia Court of Appeals. Data as of 2026-07-02. Informational only; verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).