Embry Kidd
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Embry Kidd is a judicial nominee to the United States Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit. Kidd was nominated by Joe Biden on May 14, 2024.
On May 14, 2024, President Joe Biden (D) nominated Kidd to the United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit.[1] As of July 11, 2024, Kidd was awaiting a confirmation vote from the full U.S. Senate. Click here for more information on Kidd's federal judicial nomination.
The United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit is one of 13 U.S. courts of appeal. They are the intermediate appellate courts of the United States federal courts. To learn more about the court, click here.
Judicial nominations and appointments
United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit
- See also: Federal judges nominated by Joe Biden
On May 14, 2024, President Joe Biden (D) nominated Kidd to the United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit.[1]To read more about the federal nominations process, click here.
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| Nominee Information |
| Name: Embry Kidd |
| Court: United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit |
| Progress |
| 188 days since nomination. |
| Questionnaire: Questionnaire |
| Hearing Transcript: Hearing Transcript |
| QFRs: (Hover over QFRs to read more) |
Confirmation vote
As of July 11, 2024, Kidd was awaiting a confirmation vote from the full U.S. Senate. Click here for a list of other nominees awaiting a full Senate vote.
Senate Judiciary Committee hearing
The Senate Judiciary Committee held hearings on Kidd's nomination on June 5, 2024. Kidd was reported to the full Senate on July 11, 2024, after a 11-10 committee vote.[2] Click here for a list of other nominees awaiting a committee vote.
Nomination
On May 14, 2024, President Joe Biden (D) nominated Kidd to the United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit.
The American Bar Association (ABA) rated Kidd well qualified.[3] To read more about ABA ratings, click here.
Education
Embry Kidd earned a bachelor's degree from Emory University in 2005. Kidd earned a J.D. from Yale University in 2008.[4]
Professional career
- 2019-Present: Magistrate judge, United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida
- 2014–2019: Assistant United States attorney, Middle District of Florida
- 2009–2014: Attorney, Williams & Connolly LLP, Washington, D.C.
- 2008–2009: Law clerk, Honorable Roger L. Gregory, United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit[4]
Judicial career
Middle District of Florida
Embry Kidd joined the United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida as a federal magistrate judge on July 25, 2019.[4]
About the court
The Eleventh Circuit has appellate jurisdiction over cases heard in one of its subsidiary districts. These cases can include civil and criminal matters that fall under federal law. Appeals of rulings by the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals are petitioned to the Supreme Court of the United States. Justice Clarence Thomas is the circuit justice for the Eleventh Circuit.
The United States Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit has appellate jurisdiction over the district courts in the following districts:
To read opinions published by this court, click here.
The federal nomination process
Federal judges are nominated by the president of the United States and confirmed by the Senate. There are multiple steps to the process:
- The president nominates an individual for a judicial seat.
- The nominee fills out a questionnaire and is reviewed by the Senate Judiciary Committee.
- The Senate Judiciary Committee holds a hearing with the nominee, questioning them about things like their judicial philosophy, past rulings or opinions, etc.
- As part of this process, the committee sends a blue slip to senators from the home state in which the judicial nomination was received, allowing them to express their approval or disapproval of the nominee.
- After the hearing, the Senate Judiciary Committee will vote to approve or return the nominee.
- If approved, the nominee is voted on by the full Senate.
- If the Committee votes to return the nominee to the president, the president has the opportunity to re-nominate the individual.
- The Senate holds a vote on the candidate.
- If the Senate confirms the nomination, the nominee receives a commission to serve a lifelong position as a federal judge.
- If the Senate does not confirm the nomination, that nominee does not become a judge.
See also
- United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida
- United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit
External links
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- United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida
- United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit
Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Congress.gov, "PN1749 — Embry J. Kidd — The Judiciary," accessed May 15, 2024
- ↑ U.S Senate Committee on the Judiciary, "Results of Executive Business Meeting – July 11, 2024," July 11, 2024
- ↑ American Bar Association, "STANDING COMMITTEE ON THE FEDERAL JUDICIARY," accessed June 5, 2024
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida, "About the Judges, Embry Kidd," accessed July 22, 2021
Federal courts:
Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals • U.S. District Court: Middle District of Florida, Northern District of Florida, Southern District of Florida • U.S. Bankruptcy Court: Middle District of Florida, Northern District of Florida, Southern District of Florida
State courts:
Florida Supreme Court • Florida District Courts of Appeal • Florida Circuit Court • Florida County Court
State resources:
Courts in Florida • Florida judicial elections • Judicial selection in Florida