Fifth Circuit / Appointed 2005 / Active
Priscilla Richman
Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit
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: FJC Biographical Directory · Senate confirmation, May 25, 2005
- 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 | Bush (R) | 56–43 |
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
| Baylor University | B.A. | 1975 |
| Baylor University School of Law | J.D. | 1977 |
Sources
21 years on the Fifth Circuit. Data last verified 2026-06-28. Informational only; verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).