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Judge Timothy James Kelly

Judge

District Court, District of Columbia

Timothy James Kelly is a Judge on the District Court, District of Columbia, serving since 2017. The appointment came from Donald Trump in 2017. Education: B.A. from Duke University; J.D. from Georgetown University. Earlier federal service: District Court, E.D. Pennsylvania.

Court
District Court, District of Columbia
Position
Judge
Appointed By
Donald Trump
Active
2017 – present
Party
Republican
ABA Rating
Well Qualified (2017)

Education

  • B.A.Duke University (1991)
  • J.D.Georgetown University (1997)

Career History

  • JudgeDistrict Court, District of Columbia (2017 – present) — appointed by Donald Trump
  • JudgeDistrict Court, E.D. Pennsylvania (2001 – 2002)
  • Chief counsel for national security and senior crime counsel2015 – 2017
  • Counsel2013 – 2014
  • Republican staff director2013 – 2017
  • Trial attorney, Public Integrity Section2007 – 2013
  • Assistant U.S. attorney2003 – 2007
  • Private practice2002 – 2003
  • Loaned associate1999 – 2000
  • Private practice1997 – 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 Kelly will decide any matter.