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Timothy B. Dyk
Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit
Appointed by President William J. Clinton in 2000 and confirmed by the Senate 74–25, Timothy B. Dyk is a Judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit. He earned a law degree from Harvard Law School in 1961. Sources: FJC Biographical Directory · Senate confirmation, May 24, 2000
- Appointed by
- William J. Clinton, 2000
- Confirmed
- 74–25
- Education
- Harvard College 1958 · Harvard Law School 1961
- Succeeded
- Glenn Leroy Archer Jr.
Federal judicial service
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Federal Circuit · succeeded Glenn Leroy Archer Jr. | Clinton (D) | 74–25 |
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
| Harvard College | A.B. | 1958 |
| Harvard Law School | J.D. | 1961 |
Sources
26 years on the Federal Circuit. Data last verified 2026-06-28. Informational only; verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).