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Eastern District Judicial Vacancy

Thank you for your interest in the vacancy for U.S. District Judge for the Eastern District of Virginia. If you previously applied for one of the following recent vacancies and would like to be considered for the new EDVA District Court vacancy, you do not need to submit new materials.

  • The Eastern District of Virginia District Court vacancy created when Judge Liam O’Grady assumed senior status.
  • The Western District of Virginia District Court vacancy that will be created when Judge James P. Jones assumes senior status.
  • The Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals vacancy that will be created when Judge Barbara Keenan assumes senior status. 

In lieu of submitting new materials, please submit a cover letter to Kaine_Judicial@kaine.senate.gov, which informs the Senators of your interest in the new Eastern District of Virginia District Court vacancy.  The Senators will use your previously submitted application and supporting materials to evaluate your candidacy for the new position.  You may also include any new materials or updates that you wish for the Senators to consider. 

New Applicants

Thank you for your interest in the vacancy for U.S. District Judge for the Eastern District of Virginia. Please submit application materials according to the instructions below if you did not previously apply for one of the following recent vacancies and would like to be considered for the new EDVA District Court vacancy.

  • The Eastern District of Virginia District Court vacancy created when Judge Liam O’Grady assumed senior status.
  • The Western District of Virginia District Court vacancy that will be created when Judge James P. Jones assumes senior status.
  • The Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals vacancy that will be created when Judge Barbara Keenan assumes senior status. 

To download the application questionnaire please click here.

Please submit a completed questionnaire, cover letter, resume, and any other requested application materials to Kaine_Judicial@kaine.senate.gov by July 19, 2021.