John Truong

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John Truong

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Superior Court of the District of Columbia
Tenure
Nominee

Education

Bachelor's

University of Southern California

Graduate

American University

Law

American University, Washington College of Law

John C. Truong is a senior litigation counsel in the Civil Division of the United States Attorney’s Office for the District of Columbia.

On March 21, 2024, President Joe Biden (D) nominated Truong to the Superior Court of the District of Columbia. As of July 31, 2024, Truong was awaiting a confirmation vote from the full U.S. Senate.[1] Click here for more information on Truong's federal judicial nomination.

On May 14, 2020, President Donald Trump (R) nominated Truong to a seat on the Superior Court of the District of Columbia. Truong's nomination was returned to the president at the sine die adjournment of the U.S. Senate on January 3, 2021.[2] The president renominated Truong on January 3.[3] Truong's nomination was withdrawn on February 4, 2021.[4]

The Superior Court of the District of Columbia is a trial court of general jurisdiction in Washington, D.C. Established by the U.S. Congress in 1970, the Superior Court exercises a local jurisdiction over the District of Columbia. To learn more about the court, click here.

Judicial nominations and appointments

Superior Court of the District of Columbia (2024 nomination)

See also: Federal judges nominated by Joe Biden

On March 21, 2024, President Joe Biden (D) nominated Truong to the Superior Court of the District of Columbia.[1] To read more about the federal nominations process, click here.

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Nominee Information
Name: John Truong
Court: Superior Court of the District of Columbia
Progress
253 days since nomination.
ApprovedANominated: March 21, 2024
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ApprovedAHearing: June 4, 2024
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ApprovedAReported: July 31, 2024 
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Confirmation vote

As of July 31, 2024, Truong was awaiting a confirmation vote from the full U.S. Senate. Click here for a list of other nominees awaiting a full Senate vote.

Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs hearing

The Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs held hearings on Truong's nomination on June 4, 2024. Truong was reported to the full Senate on July 31, 2024, after a 9-2 committee vote.[5] Click here for a list of other nominees awaiting a committee vote.

Nomination

On March 21, 2024, President Joe Biden (D) nominated Truong to the Superior Court of the District of Columbia.

Superior Court of the District of Columbia (2020 nomination)

See also: Federal judges nominated by Donald Trump

On May 14, 2020, President Donald Trump (R) nominated Truong to a seat on the Superior Court of the District of Columbia.[6] Truong's nomination was returned to the president at the sine die adjournment of the U.S. Senate on January 3, 2021.[7] The president renominated Truong on January 3.[3] Truong's nomination was withdrawn on February 4, 2021.[8]

Nomination

On May 14, 2020, President Donald Trump (R) nominated Truong to a seat on the Superior Court of the District of Columbia.[6]

Truong was nominated to replace Judge Wendell P. Gardner, Jr., who retired.[6]

Early life and education

Truong was born in Vietnam and immigrated to the U.S. in 1980. He earned his B.A. from the University of Southern California, his M.A. from the American University, and his J.D. from the American University, Washington College of Law.[9][10]

Professional career

Truong is a senior litigation counsel in the Civil Division of the United States Attorney’s Office for the District of Columbia. Before that, he worked in defense civil litigation, representing federal officials and executive government agencies in U.S. district court and the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit. He was also an assistant U.S. attorney in the Criminal Division. Truong was in private practice as an associate at Morgan Lews & Bockius, LLP. After finishing law school, he was a law clerk to Judge Ricardo Urbina of the United States District Court for the District of Columbia.[9][10]

Awards and associations

Awards

  • 2009: Best Lawyers Under 40 award, National Asian Pacific American Bar Association
  • 2006: Americanism Medal, Daughters of the American Revolution[10]

Associations

  • 2006-2007: President, Asian Pacific American Bar Association of the Greater Washington, DC Area[10]

About the court

Washington, D.C.

The Superior Court of the District of Columbia is a trial court of general jurisdiction in Washington, D.C. Established by the U.S. Congress in 1970, the Superior Court exercises a local jurisdiction over the District of Columbia.[11]

The Superior Court is led by Chief Judge Robert E. Morin, who handles its cases in conjunction with over 85 other judges.[11]

The Superior Court handles all local trial matters. This includes topics such as:[11]

The federal nomination process

Federal judges are nominated by the president of the United States and confirmed by the Senate. There are multiple steps to the process:

  • The president nominates an individual for a judicial seat.
  • The nominee fills out a questionnaire and is reviewed by the Senate Judiciary Committee.
  • The Senate Judiciary Committee holds a hearing with the nominee, questioning them about things like their judicial philosophy, past rulings or opinions, etc.
  • As part of this process, the committee sends a blue slip to senators from the home state in which the judicial nomination was received, allowing them to express their approval or disapproval of the nominee.
  • After the hearing, the Senate Judiciary Committee will vote to approve or return the nominee.
  • If approved, the nominee is voted on by the full Senate.
  • If the Committee votes to return the nominee to the president, the president has the opportunity to re-nominate the individual.
  • The Senate holds a vote on the candidate.
  • If the Senate confirms the nomination, the nominee receives a commission to serve a lifelong position as a federal judge.
  • If the Senate does not confirm the nomination, that nominee does not become a judge.


See also

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Footnotes

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