Richard Ernest Myers II
Appointed by President Donald J. Trump in 2019 and confirmed by the Senate 68–21, Richard Ernest Myers II is a Judge on the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of North Carolina. He earned a law degree from University of North Carolina School of Law in 1998. Sources: FJC Biographical Directory · Senate confirmation, December 5, 2019
- Appointed by
- Donald J. Trump, 2019
- Confirmed
- 68–21
- Education
- University of North Carolina Wilmington 1989 · University of North Carolina Law 1998
- Succeeded
- Malcolm Jones Howard
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Eastern District of North Carolina · succeeded Malcolm Jones Howard | Trump (R) | 68–21 |
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.
| University of North Carolina Wilmington | B.A. | 1989 |
| University of North Carolina Wilmington | M.A. | 1994 |
| University of North Carolina School of Law | J.D. | 1998 |
6 years on the Eastern District of North Carolina. Data last verified 2026-06-28. Informational only; verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).