District of Rhode Island / Appointed 2025 / Active
Melissa Raye DuBose
Judge, U.S. District Court for the District of Rhode Island
Appointed by President Joseph R. Biden in 2025 and confirmed by the Senate 51–47, Melissa Raye DuBose is a Judge on the U.S. District Court for the District of Rhode Island. She earned a law degree from Roger Williams University School of Law in 2004. Sources: FJC Biographical Directory · Senate confirmation, March 12, 2024
- Appointed by
- Joseph R. Biden, 2025
- Confirmed
- 51–47
- Education
- Providence College 1990 · Roger Williams Law 2004
- Succeeded
- William E. Smith
Federal judicial service
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | District of Rhode Island · succeeded William E. Smith | Biden (D) | 51–47 |
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
| Providence College | B.A. | 1990 |
| Roger Williams University School of Law | J.D. | 2004 |
Sources
1 years on the District of Rhode Island. Data last verified 2026-06-28. Informational only; verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).