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Judge Patrick Joseph Bumatay

Judge

Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit

Patrick Joseph Bumatay is a Judge on the Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit, serving since 2019. The appointment came from Donald Trump in 2019. Education: J.D. from Harvard University; B.A. from Yale University. Earlier federal service: District Court, S.D. California, District Court, E.D. New York, Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit.

Court
Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit
Position
Judge
Appointed By
Donald Trump
Active
2019 – present
Party
Republican

Education

  • J.D.Harvard University (2006)
  • B.A.Yale University (2000)

Career History

  • JudgeCourt of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit (2019 – present) — appointed by Donald Trump
  • Assistant U.S. AttorneyDistrict Court, S.D. California (2012 – 2019)
  • Law Clerk to Judge Sandra TownesDistrict Court, E.D. New York (2009 – 2010)
  • Clerk to the Hon. Timothy TymkovichCourt of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit (2006 – 2007)
  • Counsel to the Deputy Attorney General2017 – present
  • Counselor to the attorney general2018 – 2019
  • Senior Counsel to the Deputy Attorney General2017 – 2018
  • Detailee2017 – 2017
  • Judge2010 – 2012
  • Counsel to the Associate Attorney General2008 – 2009
  • Special Assistant and Counsel2007 – 2008
  • Judge2005 – 2006
  • Paralegal2003 – 2003
  • Staff Assistant2002 – 2003
  • Northern Virginia Field Director2001 – 2001
  • Staffer2001 – 2001

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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 Bumatay will decide any matter.