District of Wyoming / Appointed 2011 / Active
Scott Wesley Skavdahl
Judge, U.S. District Court for the District of Wyoming
Appointed by President Barack Obama in 2011 and confirmed by the Senate 96–0, Scott Wesley Skavdahl is a Judge on the U.S. District Court for the District of Wyoming. He earned a law degree from University of Wyoming College of Law in 1992. Sources: FJC Biographical Directory · Senate confirmation, November 3, 2011
- Appointed by
- Barack Obama, 2011
- Confirmed
- 96–0
- Education
- University of Wyoming 1989 · University of Wyoming College of Law 1992
- Succeeded
- William F. Downes
Federal judicial service
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | District of Wyoming · succeeded William F. Downes | Obama (D) | 96–0 |
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
| University of Wyoming | B.S. | 1989 |
| University of Wyoming College of Law | J.D. | 1992 |
Sources
14 years on the District of Wyoming. Data last verified 2026-06-28. Informational only; verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).