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Richard Franklin Boulware II
Judge, U.S. District Court for the District of Nevada
Appointed by President Barack Obama in 2014 and confirmed by the Senate 58–35, Richard Franklin Boulware II is a Judge on the U.S. District Court for the District of Nevada. He earned a law degree from Columbia Law School in 2002. Sources: FJC Biographical Directory · Senate confirmation, June 10, 2014
- Appointed by
- Barack Obama, 2014
- Confirmed
- 58–35
- Education
- Harvard College 1993 · Columbia Law School 2002
- Succeeded
- Philip Martin Pro
Federal judicial service
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | District of Nevada · succeeded Philip Martin Pro | Obama (D) | 58–35 |
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
| Harvard College | A.B. | 1993 |
| Columbia Law School | J.D. | 2002 |
Sources
12 years on the District of Nevada. Data last verified 2026-06-28. Informational only; verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).