District of Connecticut / Appointed 2023 / Active
Vernon Dion Oliver
Judge, U.S. District Court for the District of Connecticut
Appointed by President Joseph R. Biden in 2023 and confirmed by the Senate 53–44, Vernon Dion Oliver is a Judge on the U.S. District Court for the District of Connecticut. He earned a law degree from University of Connecticut School of Law in 1997. Sources: FJC Biographical Directory · Senate confirmation, September 19, 2023
- Appointed by
- Joseph R. Biden, 2023
- Confirmed
- 53–44
- Education
- University of Connecticut 1994 · University of Connecticut Law 1997
- Succeeded
- Stefan R. Underhill
Federal judicial service
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | District of Connecticut · succeeded Stefan R. Underhill | Biden (D) | 53–44 |
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
| University of Connecticut | B.A. | 1994 |
| University of Connecticut School of Law | J.D. | 1997 |
Sources
2 years on the District of Connecticut. Data last verified 2026-06-28. Informational only; verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).