District of Massachusetts / Appointed 2023 / Active
Myong Jin Joun
Judge, U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts
Appointed by President Joseph R. Biden in 2023 and confirmed by the Senate 52–46, Myong Jin Joun is a Judge on the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts. He earned a law degree from Suffolk University Law School in 1999. Sources: FJC Biographical Directory · Senate confirmation, July 12, 2023
- Appointed by
- Joseph R. Biden, 2023
- Confirmed
- 52–46
- Education
- University of Massachusetts Boston 1994 · Suffolk Law School 1999
- Succeeded
- George A. O'Toole Jr.
Federal judicial service
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | District of Massachusetts · succeeded George A. O'Toole Jr. | Biden (D) | 52–46 |
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 Massachusetts Boston | B.A. | 1994 |
| Suffolk University Law School | J.D. | 1999 |
Sources
2 years on the District of Massachusetts. Data last verified 2026-06-28. Informational only; verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).