Western District of Virginia / Appointed 2011 / Active
Michael Francis Urbanski
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Western District of Virginia
Appointed by President Barack Obama in 2011 and confirmed by the Senate 94–0, Michael Francis Urbanski is a Judge on the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Virginia. He earned a law degree from University of Virginia School of Law in 1981. Sources: FJC Biographical Directory · Senate confirmation, May 12, 2011
- Appointed by
- Barack Obama, 2011
- Confirmed
- 94–0
- Education
- College of William and Mary 1978 · University of Virginia Law 1981
- Succeeded
- Norman K. Moon
- Succeeded by
- Jasmine Hyejung Yoon
Federal judicial service
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Western District of Virginia · succeeded Norman K. Moon | Obama (D) | 94–0 |
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
| College of William and Mary | A.B. | 1978 |
| University of Virginia School of Law | J.D. | 1981 |
Sources
15 years on the Western District of Virginia. Data last verified 2026-06-28. Informational only; verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).