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# Amanda L Meredith

United States Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims · U.S. Circuit Judge

## Profile

- Court: United States Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims
- State: National federal courts
- Role: U.S. Circuit Judge
- Service status: active
- Last verified: 2026-06-30

## Summary

Official statewide and applicable court procedural guidance applies to this judge.

## Biography

### Professional career

- Judge, United States Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims, 2017-present
- Amanda Lee Meredith is an American judge serving on the United States Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims since August 3, 2017
- Director of the Task Force for Backlog Reduction (2004–2005) at the U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims
- Executive Attorney (2000–2004) and law clerk (1997–2000) to Chief Judge Kenneth Kramer

### Education

- J.D. — State University of New York at Buffalo
- B.S. in Accounting, summa cum laude, from the University at Buffalo.
- J.D., magna cum laude, from the University at Buffalo School of Law, where she was on the Buffalo Law Review.

### Additional information

- Joined the court in 2017 after a nomination from President Donald Trump (R).
- Nominated by President Donald Trump on June 7, 2017, to replace William A. Moorman.
- Her nomination was heard before the Senate Committee on Veterans’ Affairs on July 19, 2017, reported favorably on July 20, and confirmed by the Senate via a voice vote on August 3, 2017.
- Deputy Staff Director & General Counsel (2015–2017) for Chairman Johnny Isakson, U.S. Senate Committee on Veterans’ Affairs.
- General Counsel (2008–2015) and Benefits Counsel (2005–2008) for Ranking Member Richard Burr (R‐NC) and Ranking Member Larry Craig (R‐ID).
- Born 1972.
- She serves a renewable 15‐year term.

## Before you appear

- Read the judge-specific standing order first when one is listed.
- Check the docket and case orders for requirements that supersede broader guidance.
- Confirm current remote-access and courtroom technology arrangements before the proceeding.

## Courtroom Rules

### oral argument permission

Scope: courtwide

Oral argument is allowed only when ordered by the court and will occur at the place and time the court orders.

Evidence excerpt: Oral argument will be allowed only when ordered by the Court and will be held where and when the Court orders.

[Rule 34: Oral Argument](https://www.uscourts.cavc.gov/rule34.php)
Source checked: 2026-07-30

### oral argument request

Scope: courtwide

For an appeal on the merits, move for oral argument no later than 14 days after the reply brief is due or filed, and explain why argument will aid the court. Do not embed the request in a brief.

Evidence excerpt: A motion for oral argument shall specify why such argument will aid the Court. A motion for oral argument may not be included in any brief.

[Rule 34: Oral Argument](https://www.uscourts.cavc.gov/rule34.php)
Source checked: 2026-07-30

### amicus argument

Scope: courtwide

An amicus curiae may participate in oral argument only by invitation of the court.

Evidence excerpt: An amicus curiae will be permitted to participate in oral argument only at the invitation of the Court.

[Rule 34: Oral Argument](https://www.uscourts.cavc.gov/rule34.php)
Source checked: 2026-07-30

### argument schedule changes

Scope: courtwide

Request postponement or additional argument time by motion reasonably before the argument date and show good cause.

Evidence excerpt: A request for postponement of the argument or for the allowance of additional time shall be made by motion filed reasonably in advance of the date fixed for argument and shall contain a showing of good cause.

[Rule 34: Oral Argument](https://www.uscourts.cavc.gov/rule34.php)
Source checked: 2026-07-30

### argument order

Scope: courtwide

The appellant generally opens and concludes merits argument; on a motion, the movant generally opens and concludes.

Evidence excerpt: The appellant will generally open and conclude the argument. In argument on motions, the movant generally will open and conclude the argument.

[Rule 34: Oral Argument](https://www.uscourts.cavc.gov/rule34.php)
Source checked: 2026-07-30

### physical exhibits

Scope: courtwide

Coordinate non-document physical exhibits with the clerk so they are in the courtroom before court convenes, and remove them after argument unless directed otherwise.

Evidence excerpt: A party who wishes to use physical exhibits other than documents shall arrange with the Clerk to have them placed in the courtroom on the date of the argument before the Court convenes.

[Rule 34: Oral Argument](https://www.uscourts.cavc.gov/rule34.php)
Source checked: 2026-07-30


## Sources

- [Official profile](https://www.courtlistener.com/person/9873/amanda-l-meredith/)
- [Official roster](https://www.courtlistener.com/person/9873/amanda-l-meredith/)
- [United States Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims current judicial profile](https://www.courtlistener.com/person/9873/amanda-l-meredith/)
- [Rule 34: Oral Argument](https://www.uscourts.cavc.gov/rule34.php)
- [CourtListener judicial biographical directory](https://www.courtlistener.com/person/9873/amanda-l-meredith/)
- [Amanda Meredith - Ballotpedia](https://ballotpedia.org/Amanda_Meredith)

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