District of Colorado / Appointed 2002 / Active
Robert E. Blackburn
Judge, U.S. District Court for the District of Colorado
Appointed by President George W. Bush in 2002 and confirmed by the Senate 98–0, Robert E. Blackburn is a Judge on the U.S. District Court for the District of Colorado. He earned a law degree from University of Colorado Law School in 1974. Sources: FJC Biographical Directory · Senate confirmation, February 26, 2002
- Appointed by
- George W. Bush, 2002
- Confirmed
- 98–0
- Education
- Western State College (now Western State Colorado) 1972 · University of Colorado Law School 1974
- Succeeded
- Zita Leeson Weinshienk
- Succeeded by
- Daniel Desmond Domenico
Federal judicial service
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | District of Colorado · succeeded Zita Leeson Weinshienk | Bush (R) | 98–0 |
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 State College (now Western State Colorado University) | B.A. | 1972 |
| University of Colorado Law School | J.D. | 1974 |
Sources
24 years on the District of Colorado. Data last verified 2026-06-28. Informational only; verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).