Richard L. Young
Appointed by President William J. Clinton in 1998 and confirmed by the Senate 81–0, Richard L. Young is a Judge on the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Indiana. He earned a law degree from George Mason University School of Law (now Antonin Scalia Law School) in 1980. Sources: FJC Biographical Directory · Senate confirmation, March 2, 1998
- Appointed by
- William J. Clinton, 1998
- Confirmed
- 81–0
- Education
- Drake 1975 · George Mason Law (now Antonin Scalia Law School) 1980
- Succeeded
- Gene Edward Brooks
- Succeeded by
- Matthew Paul Brookman
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | Southern District of Indiana · succeeded Gene Edward Brooks | Clinton (D) | 81–0 |
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.
| Drake University | B.A. | 1975 |
| George Mason University School of Law (now Antonin Scalia Law School) | J.D. | 1980 |
28 years on the Southern District of Indiana. Data last verified 2026-06-28. Informational only; verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).