119th Congress Nominee record
Stephen F. Rickard
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- Nomination records
- 1 nomination record
- Cited sources
- 2 cited sources
- Nomination snapshot
At a glance
Stephen F. Rickard is a District of Columbia judge and former federal prosecutor with experience in criminal trials, appeals and civil court calendars.
Also recorded or identified as: Stephen Rickard.
Nomination outcomes below are from the Oct 14, 2026 snapshot. Congress.gov may show subsequent actions.
Career and documented accomplishments
- Became a Superior Court magistrate judge in 2022 and handled landlord-tenant, small-claims, foreclosure and debt-collection matters in its Civil Division. [1]
- Previously worked in the D.C. U.S. Attorney's Office, including homicide and appellate work, General Crimes Section leadership and other supervisory positions. [1]
- Served on court committees covering information technology, jury instructions and judicial education. [1]
- Earned degrees from Brown University and Boston University School of Law and clerked for federal judges Joseph L. Tauro and Juan R. Torruella. [1]
Nomination history
PN466-7: Associate Judge of the Superior Court of the District of Columbia
Confirmed- Recorded name
- Stephen F. Rickard
- Organization
- The Judiciary
- Listed state
- District of Columbia
- Received
- Latest action
- Recorded vote
- 53–43
Latest recorded action
Confirmed by the Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 53 - 43. Record Vote Number: 655.
What the sources establish
- The current court biography was inaccessible; this career account uses the commission biography and his Senate statement.
Sources and review date
Career and role sources reviewed . These sources may describe developments beyond the nomination snapshot; each nomination entry retains its recorded date and outcome.
- Stephen Rickard Judicial Nomination Commission biography
District of Columbia Judicial Nomination Commission. Reviewed .
- Stephen F. Rickard opening statement, October 23, 2025
Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee. Reviewed .
Understanding these records
PN means presidential nomination. Each numbered record tracks a proposal sent to the Senate.
A Senate confirmation approves a nomination; it is not proof of current tenure or an appointment taking effect. These entries show received dates and the latest recorded action, rather than a complete legislative action timeline.
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