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Richard Edward Neel Federico

Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit · Appointed by Joseph R. Biden (Democratic)

ActiveStatusHolds one of the court's regular seats.

Dec 13, 2023CommissionedWhen the appointment took effect.

61–29Senate confirmation voteConfirmed Dec 11, 2023 (ayes–nays as listed by the FJC).

Well QualifiedABA ratingAmerican Bar Association rating of the nominee, as listed by the FJC.

Nominated Jul 27, 2023 · Judiciary Committee hearing Sep 6, 2023 · Confirmed Dec 11, 2023 · roll call 61–29 · Born 1977, IN

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Federal judicial service

Court	Appointed by	Commissioned	Ended / status
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit	Joseph R. Biden	Dec 13, 2023	Current

Source: Federal Judicial Center Biographical Directory.