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Judge Stuart Kyle Duncan

Judge

Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit

Stuart Kyle Duncan is a Judge on the Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit, serving since 2018. The appointment came from Donald Trump in 2018. Education: B.A. from Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College; J.D. from Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College; LL.M. from Columbia University in the City of New York. Earlier federal service: Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit.

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

Education

  • B.A.Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College (1994)
  • J.D.Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College (1997)
  • LL.M.Columbia University in the City of New York (2004)

Career History

  • JudgeCourt of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit (2018 – present) — appointed by Donald Trump
  • JudgeCourt of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit (1997 – 1998)
  • Private practice2014 – 2018
  • General counsel, The Becket Fund for Religious Liberty2012 – 2014
  • Appellate chief2008 – 2012
  • Assistant professor of law2004 – 2008
  • Associate-in-law2002 – 2004
  • Private practice2001 – 2002
  • Assistant solicitor general1999 – 2001
  • Private practice1998 – 1999

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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 Duncan will decide any matter.