Sixth Circuit / Appointed 2008 / Active
Raymond M. Kethledge
Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit
Appointed by President George W. Bush in 2008 and confirmed by voice vote, Raymond M. Kethledge is a Judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit. He earned a law degree from University of Michigan Law School in 1993. Sources: FJC Biographical Directory · Senate confirmation, June 24, 2008
- Appointed by
- George W. Bush, 2008
- Confirmed
- by voice vote
- Education
- University of Michigan 1989 · University of Michigan Law School 1993
- Succeeded
- James Leo Ryan
Federal judicial service
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Sixth Circuit · succeeded James Leo Ryan | Bush (R) | voice |
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 Michigan | B.A. | 1989 |
| University of Michigan Law School | J.D. | 1993 |
Sources
17 years on the Sixth Circuit. Data last verified 2026-06-28. Informational only; verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).