Tenth Circuit / Appointed 2002 / Senior status
Terrence L. O'Brien
Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit
Appointed by President George W. Bush in 2002 and confirmed by the Senate 98–0, Terrence L. O'Brien is a Judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit. He earned a law degree from University of Wyoming College of Law in 1972. Sources: FJC Biographical Directory · Senate confirmation, April 15, 2002
- Appointed by
- George W. Bush, 2002
- Confirmed
- 98–0
- Education
- University of Wyoming 1965 · University of Wyoming College of Law 1972
- Succeeded
- Wade Brorby
- Succeeded by
- Gregory Alan Phillips
Federal judicial service
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | Tenth Circuit · succeeded Wade Brorby | Bush (R) | 98–0 |
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. | 1965 |
| University of Wyoming College of Law | J.D. | 1972 |
Sources
24 years on the Tenth Circuit. Data last verified 2026-06-28. Informational only; verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).