Priscilla Richman
Appointed by President George W. Bush in 2005 and confirmed by the Senate 56–43, Priscilla Richman is a Judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit. She earned a law degree from Baylor University School of Law in 1977. Sources ↓
- Born
- 1954 · age 72
- Appointed by
- George W. Bush, 2005
- Confirmed
- 56–43
- Education
- Baylor 1975 · Baylor Law 1977
- Succeeded
- William Lockhart Garwood
Federal judicial service
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Fifth Circuit succeeded William Lockhart Garwood | G.W. Bush (R) | 56–43 |
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Confirmation vote
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Education
| Baylor University | B.A. | 1975 |
| Baylor University School of Law | J.D. | 1977 |
Questions & answers
- Who appointed Priscilla Richman?
- President George W. Bush appointed Priscilla Richman to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit in 2005.
- Was Priscilla Richman appointed by a Democrat or a Republican?
- Priscilla Richman was appointed by President George W. Bush, a Republican. JudicialFinder records the appointing president's party, not a judge's own politics.
- What was Priscilla Richman's confirmation vote?
- The Senate confirmed Priscilla Richman 56–43 on May 25, 2005.
- Which court is Priscilla Richman on?
- Priscilla Richman is a Judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit.
Sources
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- FJC Biographical Directory
- Wikidata
- Portrait: United States of America's Federal Government (Public domain), via Wikimedia Commons
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21 years on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit. Data as of 2026-08-10. Informational only; verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).