Southern District of Florida / Appointed 2024 / Active
Melissa Damian
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida
Appointed by President Joseph R. Biden in 2024 and confirmed by the Senate 77–20, Melissa Damian is a Judge on the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida. She earned a law degree from University of Miami School of Law in 1995. Sources: FJC Biographical Directory · Senate confirmation, February 28, 2024
- Appointed by
- Joseph R. Biden, 2024
- Confirmed
- 77–20
- Education
- Princeton 1990 · University of Miami Law 1995
- Succeeded
- Ursula Ungaro
Federal judicial service
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Southern District of Florida · succeeded Ursula Ungaro | Biden (D) | 77–20 |
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
| Princeton University | B.A. | 1990 |
| University of Miami School of Law | J.D. | 1995 |
Sources
2 years on the Southern District of Florida. Data last verified 2026-06-28. Informational only; verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).