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Judge Justin Reed Walker

Judge

Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit

Justin Reed Walker is a Judge on the Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit, serving since 2020. The appointment came from Donald Trump in 2020. Education: B.A. from Duke University; J.D. from Harvard University. Earlier federal service: District Court, W.D. Kentucky.

Court
Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit
Position
Judge
Appointed By
Donald Trump
Active
2019 – present
Party
Republican
ABA Rating
Not Qualified (2019)

Education

  • B.A.Duke University (2004)
  • J.D.Harvard University (2009)

Career History

  • JudgeCourt of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit (2020 – present) — appointed by Donald Trump
  • JudgeDistrict Court, W.D. Kentucky (2019 – 2020) — appointed by Donald Trump
  • associate professor of law2019 – present
  • University of Louisville Brandeis School of Law2015 – 2019
  • assistant professor of law2015 – 2019
  • Private practice2013 – 2019
  • Private practice2012 – 2013
  • Law clerk2011 – 2012
  • Law clerk2010 – 2011
  • Private practice2009 – 2010

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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 Walker will decide any matter.