David J. Barron

Background

David J. Barron has served as chief judge of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit since April 1, 2022. He joined the court in 2014 after being appointed by President Barack Obama and confirmed 53-45. Barron previously served as Acting Assistant Attorney General for the Office of Legal Counsel and was the S. William Green Professor of Public Law at Harvard Law School. He is a graduate of Harvard College and Harvard Law School.

Biography: source

Latest statements

• Bankruptcy Judge Michael A. Fagone New Chief Judge of the Bankruptcy Appellate Panel August 14, 2025
  Chief Judge David J. Barron announced that Bankruptcy Judge Michael A. Fagone will become Chief Judge of the First Circuit Bankruptcy Appellate Panel for a four-year term on September 9, 2025.
• Rules Advisory Committee Selected for the United States Court of Appeals for the First Circuit May 12, 2025
  Chief Judge David J. Barron announced the appointment of Christine DeMaso (D. Mass.) to the First Circuit's Rules Advisory Committee, replacing retiring member E. Niki Edmonds.

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Family

• Juliette Kayyem (spouse)
• Jerome A. Barron (father)