Richard Linn
Appointed by President William J. Clinton in 1999 and confirmed by voice vote, Richard Linn is a Judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit. He earned a law degree from Georgetown University Law Center in 1969. Sources ↓
- Born
- 1944 · age 82
- Appointed by
- William J. Clinton, 1999
- Confirmed
- by voice vote
- Education
- Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute 1965 · Georgetown Law Center 1969
- Succeeded
- Giles Sutherland Rich
- Succeeded by
- Raymond T. Chen
Federal judicial service
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | Federal Circuit succeeded Giles Sutherland Rich | Clinton (D) | 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
| Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute | B.E.E. | 1965 |
| Georgetown University Law Center | J.D. | 1969 |
Questions & answers
- Who appointed Richard Linn?
- President William J. Clinton appointed Richard Linn to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit in 1999.
- Was Richard Linn appointed by a Democrat or a Republican?
- Richard Linn was appointed by President William J. Clinton, a Democrat. JudicialFinder records the appointing president's party, not a judge's own politics.
- What was Richard Linn's confirmation vote?
- Richard Linn was confirmed by voice vote on November 19, 1999. No senator-by-senator tally was recorded.
- Which court is Richard Linn on?
- Richard Linn is a Judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit.
Sources
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26 years on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit. Data as of 2026-08-10. Informational only; verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).