Fourth Circuit / Appointed 2021 / Active
Toby Jay Heytens
Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit
Appointed by President Joseph R. Biden in 2021 and confirmed by the Senate 53–43, Toby Jay Heytens is a Judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit. He earned a law degree from University of Virginia School of Law in 2000. Sources: FJC Biographical Directory · Senate confirmation, November 1, 2021
- Appointed by
- Joseph R. Biden, 2021
- Confirmed
- 53–43
- Education
- Macalester College 1997 · University of Virginia Law 2000
- Succeeded
- Barbara Milano Keenan
Federal judicial service
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Fourth Circuit · succeeded Barbara Milano Keenan | Biden (D) | 53–43 |
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
| Macalester College | B.A. | 1997 |
| University of Virginia School of Law | J.D. | 2000 |
Sources
4 years on the Fourth Circuit. Data last verified 2026-06-28. Informational only; verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).