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Steven M. Colloton
Chief Judge of the United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit
Role
Chief Judge of the United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit
Organization
United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit
Born
January 9, 1963
Birthplace
Iowa City, Iowa
Gender
Not listed
Background
Steven M. Colloton has served as chief judge of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit since March 11, 2024. Appointed by President George W. Bush, he joined the court in 2003 and was confirmed 94-1. Colloton previously served as U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Iowa and clerked for Judge Laurence Silberman and Chief Justice William Rehnquist. He is a graduate of Princeton University and Yale Law School.