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Melissa Damian

Active judge · U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida

Melissa Damian serves on the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida. Appointed by Joseph R. Biden and confirmed Feb 28, 2024 by a 77–20 Senate vote. ABA rating: Well Qualified.

Appointed by
Joseph R. Biden
Confirmed
Feb 28, 2024
Senate vote
77–20
ABA rating
Well Qualified
Born
1968

Appointments

  • Judge, U.S. District Court for the Southern District of FloridaJoseph R. Biden · Feb 28, 2024

Education

  • Princeton UniversityB.A., 1990
  • University of Miami School of LawJ.D., 1995

Career

Law clerk, Hon. Ursula Ungaro, U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida, 1995-1997; Private practice, Miami, Florida, 1997-1999, 2010-2021; Assistant U.S. attorney, Southern District of Florida, 1999-2010; Appellate Division, 1999; Civil Division, 2000; Criminal Division, 2001-2010

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