Eighth Circuit / Appointed 2003 / Active
Steven M. Colloton
Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit
Appointed by President George W. Bush in 2003 and confirmed by the Senate 94–1, Steven M. Colloton is a Judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit. He earned a law degree from Yale Law School in 1988. Sources: FJC Biographical Directory · Senate confirmation, September 4, 2003
- Appointed by
- George W. Bush, 2003
- Confirmed
- 94–1
- Education
- Princeton 1985 · Yale Law School 1988
- Succeeded
- David Rasmussen Hansen
Federal judicial service
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Eighth Circuit · succeeded David Rasmussen Hansen | Bush (R) | 94–1 |
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
| Princeton University | A.B. | 1985 |
| Yale Law School | J.D. | 1988 |
Sources
22 years on the Eighth Circuit. Data last verified 2026-06-28. Informational only; verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).