Daniel Lewis Ballou

At a glance

Daniel Lewis Ballou brings Kentucky state judicial and military experience to his Eastern District of Kentucky nomination. Senator Chuck Grassley's September 2026 hearing introduction describes nearly a quarter-century of state judging and earlier Navy and Marine Corps intelligence service. The Kentucky court directory identifies Daniel Ballou with the 34th Judicial Circuit.

Summary sources: [1] [2]

Career and documented accomplishments

• The Senate introduction records service in both the Navy and Marine Corps as an intelligence officer. [1]
• It describes nearly twenty-five years of Kentucky state judicial experience at the time of the September 16, 2026 hearing. [1]
• The Kentucky Court of Justice directory lists Ballou as chief circuit judge for Division 1 of the 34th Judicial Circuit. [2]

Sources and review date

Career and role sources reviewed Oct 14, 2026. These sources may describe developments beyond the nomination snapshot; each nomination entry retains its recorded date and outcome.

1. Grassley Opens Senate Judiciary Committee Nominations Hearing to Consider Six District Judges

   Office of United States Senator Chuck Grassley. Reviewed Oct 14, 2026.

2. McCreary County — judges and court directory

   Kentucky Court of Justice. Reviewed Oct 14, 2026.