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Todd Michael Hughes
Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit
Appointed by President Barack Obama in 2013 and confirmed by the Senate 98–0, Todd Michael Hughes is a Judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit. He earned a law degree from Duke University School of Law in 1992. Sources: FJC Biographical Directory · Senate confirmation, September 24, 2013
- Appointed by
- Barack Obama, 2013
- Confirmed
- 98–0
- Education
- Harvard College 1989 · Duke Law 1992
- Succeeded
- William Curtis Bryson
Federal judicial service
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Federal Circuit · succeeded William Curtis Bryson | Obama (D) | 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
| Harvard College | A.B. | 1989 |
| Duke University | M.A. | 1992 |
| Duke University School of Law | J.D. | 1992 |
Sources
12 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).