District of Hawaii / Appointed 2024 / Active
Micah William Janso Smith
Judge, U.S. District Court for the District of Hawaii
Appointed by President Joseph R. Biden in 2024 and confirmed by the Senate 57–41, Micah William Janso Smith is a Judge on the U.S. District Court for the District of Hawaii. He earned a law degree from Harvard Law School in 2006. Sources: FJC Biographical Directory · Senate confirmation, November 29, 2023
- Appointed by
- Joseph R. Biden, 2024
- Confirmed
- 57–41
- Education
- Lock Haven of Pennsylvania 2003 · Harvard Law School 2006
- Succeeded
- J[ohn] Michael Seabright
Federal judicial service
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | District of Hawaii · succeeded J[ohn] Michael Seabright | Biden (D) | 57–41 |
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
| Lock Haven University of Pennsylvania | B.A. | 2003 |
| Harvard Law School | J.D. | 2006 |
Sources
2 years on the District of Hawaii. Data last verified 2026-06-28. Informational only; verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).