Eastern District of Michigan / Appointed 2014 / Active
Matthew Frederick Leitman
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan
Appointed by President Barack Obama in 2014 and confirmed by the Senate 98–0, Matthew Frederick Leitman is a Judge on the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan. He earned a law degree from Harvard Law School in 1993. Sources: FJC Biographical Directory · Senate confirmation, March 12, 2014
- Appointed by
- Barack Obama, 2014
- Confirmed
- 98–0
- Education
- University of Michigan 1990 · Harvard Law School 1993
- Succeeded
- Marianne O. Battani
Federal judicial service
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Eastern District of Michigan · succeeded Marianne O. Battani | Obama (D) | 98–0 |
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 Michigan | B.A. | 1990 |
| Harvard Law School | J.D. | 1993 |
Sources
12 years on the Eastern District of Michigan. Data last verified 2026-06-28. Informational only; verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).