Richard A. Paez
Appointed by President William J. Clinton in 2000 and confirmed by the Senate 59–39, Richard A. Paez is a Judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. He earned a law degree from University of California, Berkeley, School of Law in 1972. He previously served on the Central District of California.Sources: FJC Biographical Directory · Senate confirmation, March 9, 2000
- Appointed by
- William J. Clinton, 2000
- Confirmed
- 59–39
- Education
- Brigham Young 1969 · University of California, Berkeley, Law 1972
- Succeeded
- Cecil F. Poole
- Succeeded by
- Lucy Haeran Koh
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | Central District of California | Clinton (D) | voice |
| 2000 | Ninth Circuit · succeeded Cecil F. Poole | Clinton (D) | 59–39 |
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.
26 years on the Ninth Circuit. Data last verified 2026-06-28. Informational only; verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).