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Stephanie Dawn Thacker
Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit
Appointed by President Barack Obama in 2012 and confirmed by the Senate 91–3, Stephanie Dawn Thacker is a Judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit. She earned a law degree from West Virginia University College of Law in 1990. Sources: FJC Biographical Directory · Senate confirmation, April 16, 2012
- Appointed by
- Barack Obama, 2012
- Confirmed
- 91–3
- Education
- Marshall 1987 · West Virginia College of Law 1990
- Succeeded
- M. Blane Michael
Federal judicial service
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Fourth Circuit · succeeded M. Blane Michael | Obama (D) | 91–3 |
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
| Marshall University | B.A. | 1987 |
| West Virginia University College of Law | J.D. | 1990 |
Sources
14 years on the Fourth Circuit. Data last verified 2026-06-28. Informational only; verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).