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Tanya Sue Chutkan
Judge, U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia
Appointed by President Barack Obama in 2014 and confirmed by the Senate 95–0, Tanya Sue Chutkan is a Judge on the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia. She earned a law degree from University of Pennsylvania Law School (now Carey Law School) in 1987. Sources: FJC Biographical Directory · Senate confirmation, June 4, 2014
- Appointed by
- Barack Obama, 2014
- Confirmed
- 95–0
- Education
- George Washington 1983 · University of Pennsylvania Law School (now Carey Law School) 1987
Federal judicial service
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | District of Columbia | Obama (D) | 95–0 |
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
| George Washington University | B.A. | 1983 |
| University of Pennsylvania Law School (now Carey Law School) | J.D. | 1987 |
Sources
12 years on the District of Columbia. Data last verified 2026-06-28. Informational only; verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).