First Circuit / Appointed 2022 / Active
Lara Elizabeth Montecalvo
Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit
Appointed by President Joseph R. Biden in 2022 and confirmed by the Senate 52–47, Lara Elizabeth Montecalvo is a Judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit. She earned a law degree from Boston College Law School in 2000. Sources: FJC Biographical Directory · Senate confirmation, September 14, 2022
- Appointed by
- Joseph R. Biden, 2022
- Confirmed
- 52–47
- Education
- Swarthmore College 1996 · Boston College Law School 2000
- Succeeded
- Ojetta Rogeriee Thompson
Federal judicial service
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | First Circuit · succeeded Ojetta Rogeriee Thompson | Biden (D) | 52–47 |
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
| Swarthmore College | B.A. | 1996 |
| Boston College Law School | J.D. | 2000 |
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).