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Damian, Melissa
Born 1968 in Miami, FL
Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida
Nominated by Joseph R. Biden on January 8, 2024, to a seat vacated by Ursula Ungaro. Confirmed by the Senate on February 28, 2024, and received commission on March 4, 2024.
Other Federal Judicial Service:
U.S. Magistrate Judge, U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida, 2022-2024
Education:
Princeton University, B.A., 1990
University of Miami School of Law, J.D., 1995
Professional Career:
Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida
Nominated by Joseph R. Biden on January 8, 2024, to a seat vacated by Ursula Ungaro. Confirmed by the Senate on February 28, 2024, and received commission on March 4, 2024.
Other Federal Judicial Service:
U.S. Magistrate Judge, U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida, 2022-2024
Education:
Princeton University, B.A., 1990
University of Miami School of Law, J.D., 1995
Professional 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
Nominated to U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida, November 6, 2023; no Senate vote