Robert Leon Wilkins
Appointed by President Barack Obama in 2014 and confirmed by the Senate 55–43, Robert Leon Wilkins is a Judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit. He earned a law degree from Harvard Law School in 1989. He previously served on the District of Columbia.Sources: FJC Biographical Directory · Senate confirmation, January 13, 2014
- Appointed by
- Barack Obama, 2014
- Confirmed
- 55–43
- Education
- Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology 1986 · Harvard Law School 1989
- Succeeded
- David Bryan Sentelle
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | District of Columbia · succeeded James Robertson | Obama (D) | voice |
| 2014 | District of Columbia Circuit · succeeded David Bryan Sentelle | Obama (D) | 55–43 |
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.
| Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology | B.S. | 1986 |
| Harvard Law School | J.D. | 1989 |
12 years on the District of Columbia Circuit. Data last verified 2026-06-28. Informational only; verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).