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Judge Kenneth Kiyul Lee

Judge

Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit

Kenneth Kiyul Lee is a Judge on the Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit, serving since 2019. The appointment came from Donald Trump in 2019. Education: B.A. from Cornell University; J.D. from Harvard University. Earlier federal service: Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit.

Court
Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit
Position
Judge
Appointed By
Donald Trump
Active
2019 – present
Party
Republican
ABA Rating
Well Qualified (2019)

Education

  • B.A.Cornell University (1997)
  • J.D.Harvard University (2000)

Career History

  • JudgeCourt of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit (2019 – present) — appointed by Donald Trump
  • JudgeCourt of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit (2000 – 2001)
  • Special counsel2005 – present
  • Adjunct faculty member2010 – 2011
  • Private practice2009 – 2019
  • Associate counsel and special assistant2006 – 2009
  • Private practice2001 – 2006

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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 Lee will decide any matter.