Eighth Circuit / Appointed 2004 / Active
Raymond W. Gruender
Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit
Appointed by President George W. Bush in 2004 and confirmed by the Senate 97–1, Raymond W. Gruender is a Judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit. He earned a law degree from Washington University School of Law in 1987. Sources: FJC Biographical Directory · Senate confirmation, May 20, 2004
- Appointed by
- George W. Bush, 2004
- Confirmed
- 97–1
- Education
- Washington in St. Louis 1984 · Washington Law 1987
- Succeeded
- Pasco Middleton Bowman II
Federal judicial service
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Eighth Circuit · succeeded Pasco Middleton Bowman II | Bush (R) | 97–1 |
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
| Washington University in St. Louis | B.A. | 1984 |
| Washington University School of Law | J.D. | 1987 |
| Washington University in St. Louis | M.B.A. | 1987 |
Sources
22 years on the Eighth Circuit. Data last verified 2026-06-28. Informational only; verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).