Kimberly A. Moore

Background

Kimberly A. Moore has served as chief judge of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit since May 22, 2021. Appointed by President George W. Bush, she joined the court in 2006 and was confirmed 92-0. Before her appointment, Moore was a professor at George Mason University's law school and an electrical engineer at the Naval Surface Warfare Center. She holds BS and MS degrees from MIT and a JD from Georgetown University Law Center.

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Latest statements

• Appointment of Advisory Council Members June 24, 2025
  Chief Judge Kimberly A. Moore appointed Jennifer H. Wu of Groombridge, Wu, Baughman & Stone LLP to the Advisory Council for the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit for a three-year term effective June 30, 2025.
• Announcement of Chief Judge Transition at the Federal Circuit April 21, 2021
  The Honorable Kimberly A. Moore became Chief Judge of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit on May 22, 2021, succeeding the Honorable Sharon Prost, who had served as Chief Judge since May 31, 2014.

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