Eighth Circuit / Appointed 2018 / Active
Leonard Steven Grasz
Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit
Appointed by President Donald J. Trump in 2018 and confirmed by the Senate 50–48, Leonard Steven Grasz is a Judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit. He earned a law degree from University of Nebraska College of Law in 1989. Sources: FJC Biographical Directory · Senate confirmation, December 12, 2017
- Appointed by
- Donald J. Trump, 2018
- Confirmed
- 50–48
- Education
- University of Nebraska 1984 · University of Nebraska College of Law 1989
- Succeeded
- William Jay Riley
Federal judicial service
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Eighth Circuit · succeeded William Jay Riley | Trump (R) | 50–48 |
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 Nebraska | B.S. | 1984 |
| University of Nebraska College of Law | J.D. | 1989 |
Sources
8 years on the Eighth Circuit. Data last verified 2026-06-28. Informational only; verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).