Judge Michael Brian Brennan

Judge

Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit

Michael Brian Brennan is a Judge on the Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit, serving since 2018. The appointment came from Donald Trump in 2018. Education: B.A. from University of Notre Dame; J.D. from Northwestern University. Earlier federal service: Municipal Court of California, County of San Diego, Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit, District Court, E.D. Wisconsin.

Court: Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit
Position: Judge
Appointed By: Donald Trump
Active: 1979 – present
Party: Republican
ABA Rating: Well Qualified (2018)

Education

B.A.University of Notre Dame (1986)
J.D.Northwestern University (1989)

Career History

JudgeCourt of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit (2018 – present) — appointed by Donald Trump
Trial JudgeMunicipal Court of California, County of San Diego (1979 – 1985) — appointed by Edmund Brown
JudgeCourt of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit (1995 – 1997)
JudgeDistrict Court, E.D. Wisconsin (1989 – 1991)
member2000 – present
Private practice2008 – 2018
Judge2000 – 2008
Wisconsin Governor's Task Force to Enhance Probation1999 – 2000
staff counsel1999 – 2000
Staff counsel1998 – 1999
Assistant district attorney1997 – 1999
Private practice1991 – 1995

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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 Brennan will decide any matter.