District of Maryland / Appointed 2012 / Served to 2022
Paul William Grimm
Judge, U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland
Appointed by President Barack Obama in 2012 and confirmed by the Senate 92–1, Paul William Grimm was a Judge on the U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland. He earned a law degree from University of New Mexico School of Law in 1976. Sources: FJC Biographical Directory · Senate confirmation, December 3, 2012
- Appointed by
- Barack Obama, 2012
- Confirmed
- 92–1
- Education
- University of California, Davis 1973 · University of New Mexico Law 1976
- Succeeded
- Benson Everett Legg
- Succeeded by
- Matthew James Maddox
Federal judicial service
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | District of Maryland · succeeded Benson Everett Legg | Obama (D) | 92–1 |
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
Sources
10 years on the District of Maryland. Data last verified 2026-06-28. Informational only; verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).