Sixth Circuit / Appointed 2024 / Active
Kevin Gafford Ritz
Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit
Appointed by President Joseph R. Biden in 2024 and confirmed by the Senate 48–46, Kevin Gafford Ritz is a Judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit. He earned a law degree from University of Virginia School of Law in 2004. Sources: FJC Biographical Directory · Senate confirmation, September 16, 2024
- Appointed by
- Joseph R. Biden, 2024
- Confirmed
- 48–46
- Education
- University of Virginia 1997 · University of Virginia Law 2004
- Succeeded
- Julia Smith Gibbons
Federal judicial service
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Sixth Circuit · succeeded Julia Smith Gibbons | Biden (D) | 48–46 |
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
| University of Virginia | B.A. | 1997 |
| Georgetown University School of Foreign Service | M.S. | 1999 |
| University of Virginia School of Law | J.D. | 2004 |
Sources
1 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).