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Timothy James Kelly
Judge, U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia
Appointed by President Donald J. Trump in 2017 and confirmed by the Senate 94–2, Timothy James Kelly is a Judge on the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia. He earned a law degree from Georgetown University Law Center in 1997. Sources: FJC Biographical Directory · Senate confirmation, September 5, 2017
- Appointed by
- Donald J. Trump, 2017
- Confirmed
- 94–2
- Education
- Duke 1991 · Georgetown Law Center 1997
- Succeeded
- Rosemary M. Collyer
Federal judicial service
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | District of Columbia · succeeded Rosemary M. Collyer | Trump (R) | 94–2 |
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
| Duke University | B.A. | 1991 |
| Georgetown University Law Center | J.D. | 1997 |
Sources
8 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).