District of Columbia Circuit / Appointed 2005 / Served to 2020
Thomas Beall Griffith
Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit
Appointed by President George W. Bush in 2005 and confirmed by the Senate 73–24, Thomas Beall Griffith was a Judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit. He earned a law degree from University of Virginia School of Law in 1985. Sources: FJC Biographical Directory · Senate confirmation, June 14, 2005
- Appointed by
- George W. Bush, 2005
- Confirmed
- 73–24
- Education
- Brigham Young 1978 · University of Virginia Law 1985
- Succeeded
- Patricia McGowan Wald
- Succeeded by
- Justin Reed Walker
Federal judicial service
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | District of Columbia Circuit · succeeded Patricia McGowan Wald | Bush (R) | 73–24 |
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
| Brigham Young University | B.A. | 1978 |
| University of Virginia School of Law | J.D. | 1985 |
Sources
15 years on the District of Columbia Circuit. Data last verified 2026-06-28. Informational only; verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).