Raymond M. Kethledge
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 ↓
- Born
- 1966 · age 60
- 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 | G.W. Bush (R) | Voice vote |
Party letters show the appointing president’s party, not the judge’s own. A voice vote means the chamber approved aloud. No senator-by-senator tally is recorded.
Confirmation vote
Voice vote
The Senate approved this confirmation aloud, with no senator-by-senator tally recorded. Recorded roll-call votes begin in 1989.
Education
| University of Michigan | B.A. | 1989 |
| University of Michigan Law School | J.D. | 1993 |
Before the bench
Professional career before and outside the federal bench, as recorded by the Federal Judicial Center.
| Law clerk, Hon. Ralph B. Guy, Jr., U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit | 1993-1994 |
| Private practice, Michigan | 1994, 1998-2001, 2002-2008 |
| Judiciary counsel, U.S. Sen. Spencer Abraham of Michigan | 1995-1997 |
| Law clerk, Hon. Anthony Kennedy, Supreme Court of the United States | 1997-1998 |
| Counsel, Ford Motor Company | 2001-2002 |
Questions & answers
- Who appointed Raymond M. Kethledge?
- President George W. Bush appointed Raymond M. Kethledge to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit in 2008.
- Was Raymond M. Kethledge appointed by a Democrat or a Republican?
- Raymond M. Kethledge was appointed by President George W. Bush, a Republican. JudicialFinder records the appointing president's party, not a judge's own politics.
- What was Raymond M. Kethledge's confirmation vote?
- Raymond M. Kethledge was confirmed by voice vote on June 24, 2008. No senator-by-senator tally was recorded.
- Which court is Raymond M. Kethledge on?
- Raymond M. Kethledge is a Judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit.
Sources
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18 years on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit. Data as of 2026-09-28. Informational only; verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).