Timothy J. Kelly
Tim Kelly | |
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Judge of the United States District Court for the District of Columbia | |
Assumed office September 8, 2017 | |
Appointed by | Donald Trump |
Preceded by | Rosemary M. Collyer |
Personal details | |
Born | Timothy James Kelly 1969 (age 54–55) Glen Cove, New York, U.S. |
Education | Duke University (BA) Georgetown University (JD) |
Timothy James Kelly (born 1969)[1] is a United States district judge of the United States District Court for the District of Columbia and former chief counsel for national security and senior crime counsel to the Senate Judiciary Committee.
Biography
Kelly received his
After law school, Kelly entered private practice at
Federal judicial service
On June 7, 2017, President Donald Trump nominated Kelly to serve as a United States District Judge of the United States District Court for the District of Columbia, to the seat vacated by Judge Rosemary M. Collyer, who assumed senior status on May 18, 2016.[4] A hearing on his nomination before the Senate Judiciary Committee took place on June 28, 2017.[5] On July 13, 2017, his nomination was reported out of committee by a voice vote.[6] On September 5, 2017, the United States Senate confirmed his nomination by a 94–2 vote.[7] He received his judicial commission on September 8, 2017.[1]
Notable cases
Kelly presided over
Kelly presided over
On December 28, 2021, Kelly refused to dismiss an indictment against four members of the
Memberships
He has been a member of the Federalist Society since 2009.[12]
Personal life
Kelly lives in Washington, D.C., with his wife and two children.[3]
References
- ^ a b Timothy J. Kelly at the Biographical Directory of Federal Judges, a publication of the Federal Judicial Center.
- National Archives.
- ^ a b "District Judge Timothy J. Kelly". Retrieved November 16, 2018.
- National Archives.
- ^ "Nominations - United States Senate Committee on the Judiciary". www.judiciary.senate.gov. June 28, 2017.
- ^ "Results of Executive Business Meeting – July 13, 2017 Senate Judiciary Committee" (PDF).
- ^ "On the Nomination (Confirmation Timothy J. Kelly, of D.C., to be U.S. District Judge for the District of Columbia)". United States Senate.
- ISSN 0190-8286. Retrieved March 31, 2018.
- ^ "Reporter Jim Acosta's White House credentials temporarily restored after judge grants CNN's motion against Trump administration". Washington Post.
- ^ Kunzelman, Michael (December 28, 2021). "Judge refuses to dismiss alleged Proud Boys leaders' charges". AP NEWS. Retrieved December 28, 2021.
- ^ "Four Proud Boys members found guilty of seditious conspiracy in Jan. 6 trial". NBC News. May 4, 2023.
- ^ "United States Senate Committee on the Judiciary: Questionnaire for Judicial Nominees: Timothy J. Kelly" (PDF).