First Circuit / Appointed 2023 / Active
Julie Rikelman
Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit
Appointed by President Joseph R. Biden in 2023 and confirmed by the Senate 51–43, Julie Rikelman is a Judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit. She earned a law degree from Harvard Law School in 1997. Sources: FJC Biographical Directory · Senate confirmation, June 20, 2023
- Appointed by
- Joseph R. Biden, 2023
- Confirmed
- 51–43
- Education
- Harvard 1993 · Harvard Law School 1997
- Succeeded
- Sandra Lea Lynch
Federal judicial service
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | First Circuit · succeeded Sandra Lea Lynch | Biden (D) | 51–43 |
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
| Harvard University | A.B. | 1993 |
| Harvard Law School | J.D. | 1997 |
Sources
3 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).