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Bunning, David L.
Born 1966 in Fort Thomas, KY
Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Kentucky
Nominated by George W. Bush on September 4, 2001, to a seat vacated by William O. Bertelsman. Confirmed by the Senate on February 14, 2002, and received commission on February 19, 2002. Served as chief judge, 2025-present.
Education:
University of Kentucky, B.A., 1988
University of Kentucky College of Law, J.D., 1991
Professional Career:
Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Kentucky
Nominated by George W. Bush on September 4, 2001, to a seat vacated by William O. Bertelsman. Confirmed by the Senate on February 14, 2002, and received commission on February 19, 2002. Served as chief judge, 2025-present.
Education:
University of Kentucky, B.A., 1988
University of Kentucky College of Law, J.D., 1991
Professional Career:
Law clerk, U.S. Attorney's Office, Eastern District of Kentucky, 1991
Assistant U.S. attorney, Eastern District of Kentucky, 1991-2002
Nominated to U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Kentucky, August 2, 2001; no Senate vote