Richard Allen Griffin

Richard Allen Griffin (born April 15, 1952) is a United States circuit judge of the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit. Previously, he was a judge on the Michigan Court of Appeals.

Richard Allen Griffin
Judge of the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit
Assumed office
June 10, 2005
Appointed byGeorge W. Bush
Preceded byDamon Keith
Personal details
Born (1952-04-15) April 15, 1952
Traverse City, Michigan, U.S.
Political partyRepublican
EducationWestern Michigan University (BA)
University of Michigan (JD)

Griffin was first nominated to the United States Court of Appeals for the 6th Circuit by President George W. Bush on June 26, 2002, to a seat vacated by Judge Damon Keith as Keith assumed senior status. He was confirmed by the United States Senate on June 9, 2005, and received commission on June 10, 2005.

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