Sixth Circuit / Appointed 1995 / Active
Karen Nelson Moore
Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit
Appointed by President William J. Clinton in 1995 and confirmed by voice vote, Karen Nelson Moore is a Judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit. She earned a law degree from Harvard Law School in 1973. Sources: FJC Biographical Directory · Senate confirmation, March 24, 1995
- Appointed by
- William J. Clinton, 1995
- Confirmed
- by voice vote
- Education
- Radcliffe College 1970 · Harvard Law School 1973
- Succeeded
- Robert B. Krupansky
Federal judicial service
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | Sixth Circuit · succeeded Robert B. Krupansky | Clinton (D) | voice |
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
| Radcliffe College | A.B. | 1970 |
| Harvard Law School | J.D. | 1973 |
Sources
31 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).