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Judge Jonathan Allen Kobes

Judge

Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit

Jonathan Allen Kobes is a Judge on the Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit, serving since 2018. The appointment came from Donald Trump in 2018. Education: B.A. from Dordt College; J.D. from Harvard University. Earlier federal service: Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit.

Court
Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit
Position
Judge
Appointed By
Donald Trump
Active
2018 – present
Party
Republican
ABA Rating
Not Qualified (2018)

Education

  • B.A.Dordt College (1996)
  • J.D.Harvard University (2000)

Career History

  • JudgeCourt of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit (2018 – present) — appointed by Donald Trump
  • JudgeCourt of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit (2000 – 2001)
  • deputy chief of staff and counsel2016 – 2018
  • deputy chief of staff and counsel2015 – 2016
  • Office of U.S. Sen. M. Michael Rounds2014 – 2018
  • deputy director2014 – 2015
  • political fund designee2014 – 2016
  • deputy chief of staff and counsel2014 – 2018
  • Director of corporate compliance, Raven Industries2013 – 2014
  • Senior regulatory counsel, DuPont Pioneer2012 – 2013
  • Counsel, advisor, and senior counsel, POET, LLC2008 – 2012
  • Private practice2005 – 2008
  • Assistant U.S. attorney2003 – 2005
  • Honors attorney2002 – 2003

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About this profile

Biographical details on this page — court, position, appointing authority, service dates, education, and career history — are public record, sourced from the CourtListener judicial directory. They are not legal advice and do not predict how Judge Kobes will decide any matter.