Richard Sheppard Arnold
Appointed by President Jimmy Carter in 1980 and confirmed by voice vote, Richard Sheppard Arnold was a Judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit. He earned a law degree from Harvard Law School in 1960. He previously served on the Eastern District of Arkansas and Western District of Arkansas.Sources: FJC Biographical Directory · Senate confirmation, February 20, 1980
- Appointed by
- Jimmy Carter, 1980
- Confirmed
- by voice vote
- Education
- Yale 1957 · Harvard Law School 1960
- Succeeded by
- Lavenski R. Smith
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | Eastern District of Arkansas · succeeded Terry Lee Shell | Carter (D) | voice |
| 1978 | Western District of Arkansas · succeeded Terry Lee Shell | Carter (D) | voice |
| 1980 | Eighth Circuit | Carter (D) | 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.
| Yale University | B.A. | 1957 |
| Harvard Law School | LL.B. | 1960 |
24 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).