Embry Jerode Kidd (born 1983) [1] is an American lawyer who serves as a United States circuit judge of the United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit. He previously served as a United States magistrate judge of the United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida.

Jun 5, 2024 · Embry Kidd, a magistrate judge in the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida, found himself under the congressional microscope just weeks after Senate Democrats celebrated the Biden administration’s 200th judicial confirmation.

Jan 2, 2025 · U.S. Circuit Judge United States Court of Appeals Eleventh Circuit. Born: Birmingham, AL. Date of Appointment: January 2, 2025 Entered on Duty: January 3, 2025

Embry Kidd is a judge on the United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit. He was nominated to the court by President Joe Biden (D) on May 14, 2024, and confirmed by the United States Senate on November 18, 2024, by a vote of 49-45.

Jun 20, 2024 · Embry Kidd, a judge in the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida, is under fire from Republicans over his prior omission of the two cases on his nominee questionnaire,...

Nov 19, 2024 · The U.S. Senate confirmed Vincent native Embry Kidd to serve on the federal appeals court that covers Alabama, Georgia and Florida, making Kidd just the second Black male appellate judge approved ...

Nov 19, 2024 · The Democratic-led chamber voted 49-45 to send Embry Kidd to the US Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit. The US magistrate judge in Orlando, Florida, and former federal prosecutor replaces Clinton appointee Charles Wilson in Tampa.

May 14, 2024 · Embry J. Kidd, of Florida, to be United States Circuit Judge for the Eleventh Circuit, vice Charles R. Wilson, retiring. Organization. The Judiciary

Nov 18, 2024 · Under the leadership of Chair Durbin, the Senate has confirmed 216 judges to lifetime appointments on the federal bench during the Biden-Harris administration. Following Judge Kidd’s confirmation, sixteen lifetime judges – including four circuit court nominees and twelve district court nominees – are eligible for a vote on the Senate floor.

Nominated by Joseph R. Biden on May 14, 2024, to a seat vacated by Charles R. Wilson. Confirmed by the Senate on November 18, 2024, and received commission on January 2, 2025.