Justin Reed Walker
Appointed by President Donald J. Trump in 2020 and confirmed by the Senate 51–42, Justin Reed Walker is a Judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit. He earned a law degree from Harvard Law School in 2009. He previously served on the Western District of Kentucky.Sources: FJC Biographical Directory · Senate confirmation, June 18, 2020
- Appointed by
- Donald J. Trump, 2020
- Confirmed
- 51–42
- Education
- Duke 2004 · Harvard Law School 2009
- Succeeded
- Thomas Beall Griffith
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Western District of Kentucky · succeeded Joseph H. McKinley Jr. | Trump (R) | 50–41 |
| 2020 | District of Columbia Circuit · succeeded Thomas Beall Griffith | Trump (R) | 51–42 |
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.
| Duke University | B.A. | 2004 |
| Harvard Law School | J.D. | 2009 |
5 years on the District of Columbia Circuit. Data last verified 2026-06-28. Informational only; verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).