Sara Elizabeth Lioi
Appointed by President George W. Bush in 2007 and confirmed by voice vote, Sara Elizabeth Lioi is a Judge on the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Ohio. She earned a law degree from Ohio State University College of Law (now Michael E. Moritz College of Law) in 1987. Sources: FJC Biographical Directory · Senate confirmation, March 8, 2007
- Appointed by
- George W. Bush, 2007
- Confirmed
- by voice vote
- Education
- Bowling Green State 1983 · Ohio State College of Law (now Michael E. Moritz College of Law) 1987
- Succeeded
- Lesley Brooks Wells
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Northern District of Ohio · succeeded Lesley Brooks Wells | Bush (R) | voice |
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.
| Bowling Green State University | B.A. | 1983 |
| Ohio State University College of Law (now Michael E. Moritz College of Law) | J.D. | 1987 |
19 years on the Northern District of Ohio. Data last verified 2026-06-28. Informational only; verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).