Eastern District of Virginia / Appointed 2021 / Active
Patricia Tolliver Giles
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia
Appointed by President Joseph R. Biden in 2021 and confirmed by the Senate 68–27, Patricia Tolliver Giles is a Judge on the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia. She earned a law degree from University of Virginia School of Law in 1998. Sources: FJC Biographical Directory · Senate confirmation, October 26, 2021
- Appointed by
- Joseph R. Biden, 2021
- Confirmed
- 68–27
- Education
- University of Virginia 1995 · University of Virginia Law 1998
- Succeeded
- Liam O'Grady
Federal judicial service
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Eastern District of Virginia · succeeded Liam O'Grady | Biden (D) | 68–27 |
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 Virginia | B.A. | 1995 |
| University of Virginia School of Law | J.D. | 1998 |
Sources
4 years on the Eastern District of Virginia. Data last verified 2026-06-28. Informational only; verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).