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Joshua Dale Dunlap
Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit
Appointed by President Donald J. Trump in 2025 and confirmed by the Senate 52–46, Joshua Dale Dunlap is a Judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit. He earned a law degree from Notre Dame Law School in 2008. Sources: FJC Biographical Directory · Senate confirmation, November 4, 2025
- Appointed by
- Donald J. Trump, 2025
- Confirmed
- 52–46
- Education
- Pensacola Christian College 2005 · Notre Dame Law School 2008
- Succeeded
- William Joseph Kayatta Jr.
Federal judicial service
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | First Circuit · succeeded William Joseph Kayatta Jr. | Trump (R) | 52–46 |
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
| Pensacola Christian College | B.A. | 2005 |
| Notre Dame Law School | J.D. | 2008 |
Sources
0 years on the First Circuit. Data last verified 2026-06-28. Informational only; verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).