Sixth Circuit / Appointed 2005 / Active
Richard Allen Griffin
Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit
Appointed by President George W. Bush in 2005 and confirmed by the Senate 95–0, Richard Allen Griffin 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 1977. Sources: FJC Biographical Directory · Senate confirmation, June 9, 2005
- Appointed by
- George W. Bush, 2005
- Confirmed
- 95–0
- Education
- Western Michigan, Honors College 1973 · University of Michigan Law School 1977
- Succeeded
- Damon Jerome Keith
Federal judicial service
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Sixth Circuit · succeeded Damon Jerome Keith | Bush (R) | 95–0 |
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
| Western Michigan University, Honors College | B.A. | 1973 |
| University of Michigan Law School | J.D. | 1977 |
Sources
21 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).