Ninth Circuit / Appointed 2012 / Active
Morgan Christen
Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit
Appointed by President Barack Obama in 2012 and confirmed by the Senate 95–3, Morgan Christen is a Judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. She earned a law degree from Golden Gate University School of Law in 1986. Sources: FJC Biographical Directory · Senate confirmation, December 15, 2011
- Appointed by
- Barack Obama, 2012
- Confirmed
- 95–3
- Education
- University of Washington 1983 · Golden Gate Law 1986
- Succeeded
- Andrew Jay Kleinfeld
Federal judicial service
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Ninth Circuit · succeeded Andrew Jay Kleinfeld | Obama (D) | 95–3 |
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 Washington | B.A. | 1983 |
| Golden Gate University School of Law | J.D. | 1986 |
Sources
14 years on the Ninth Circuit. Data last verified 2026-06-28. Informational only; verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).