How do judges of the District of Columbia Court of Appeals reach the bench?

The court's current selection method is presidential appointment.

District of Columbia Court of Appeals / Joined 2022 / Active

Vijay Shanker

Associate Judge, District of Columbia Court of Appeals

Vijay Shanker is an Associate Judge of the District of Columbia Court of Appeals, serving since 2022. Sources ↓

Tenure: Since 2022 · 4 yrs

Judicial service

Year	Court	Appointed by	Vote
2022	District of Columbia Court of Appeals	–	–

Questions & answers

How do judges of the District of Columbia Court of Appeals reach the bench?: The court's current selection method is presidential appointment.
Which court is Vijay Shanker on?: Vijay Shanker is an Associate Judge of the District of Columbia Court of Appeals.

Sources

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District of Columbia Courts — Court of Appeals Judges (dccourts.gov)

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4 years on the District of Columbia Court of Appeals. Data as of 2026-07-02. Informational only; verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).