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# Michael W. Farrell

District of Columbia Court of Appeals · Judge

## Profile

- Court: District of Columbia Court of Appeals
- State: District of Columbia
- Role: Judge
- Service status: former
- Last verified: 2026-08-22

## Summary

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

## Biography

### Professional career

- Judge, District of Columbia Court of Appeals, 1989-present
- Judge, Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles, 1989-2006
- MICHAEL WILLIAM FARRELL ASSOCIATE JUDGE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA COURT OF APPEALS Judge Michael William Farrell was appointed to the District of Columbia Court of Appeals in 1989 by President George H.W. Bush
- Trial Judge, Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles, 1986-1989

### Education

- American University — J.D.
- Columbia University
- University of Notre Dame

### Additional information

- Date of birth: 1938-07-13
- Birth place: West Orange

## Before you appear

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- Check the docket and case orders for requirements that supersede broader guidance.
- Confirm current remote-access and courtroom technology arrangements before the proceeding.

## Sources

- [Official profile](https://www.courtlistener.com/person/6771/michael-w-farrell/)
- [Official roster](https://www.courtlistener.com/person/6771/michael-w-farrell/)
- [District of Columbia Court of Appeals current judicial profile](https://www.courtlistener.com/person/6771/michael-w-farrell/)
- [FY 2027 Budget Justification](https://www.dccourts.gov/sites/default/files/matters-docs/FY-2027-Budget-Justification.pdf)
- [CourtListener judicial biographical directory](https://www.courtlistener.com/person/6771/michael-w-farrell/)
- [Biographical Sketch of Michael Farrell - Historical Society of the D.C. Circuit](https://dcchs.org/sb_pdf/biographical-sketch-michael-farrell)
- [Wikidata: Michael W. Farrell](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q30312437)

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