About
Brett Kavanaugh is an American lawyer and jurist currently serving as an associate justice of the Supreme Court of the United States. Nominated by President Donald Trump, he joined the court in October 2018. Prior to his Supreme Court appointment, Kavanaugh served as a U.S. circuit judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit for over a decade.
Career Timeline
Appointed Circuit Judge
Appointed as a judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit.
Supreme Court Nomination
Nominated to the Supreme Court of the United States by President Trump.
Confirmation Controversy
Confirmation process marked by intense scrutiny and sexual assault allegations.
Confirmed to Supreme Court
Confirmed by the Senate and appointed as an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court.
Key Supreme Court Decisions
Participates in key Supreme Court decisions, shaping legal precedent.
Serves on Supreme Court
Continues to serve as an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court; net worth at $2M.
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Last updated: February 25, 2026