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# Scott W Stucky

Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces · U.S. Circuit Judge

## Profile

- Court: Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces
- State: National federal courts
- Role: U.S. Circuit Judge
- Service status: active
- Last verified: 2026-06-30

## Biography

### Professional career

- Judge, Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces, 2006-present
- He also served in the Air Force Reserve for 21 years, including as a judge advocate individual mobilization augmentee and appellate military judge on the Air Force Court of Criminal Appeals, retiring as a colonel in 2003 with the Legion of Merit.
- From 1983 to 1996, he was legislative counsel and principal legislative counsel for the Department of the Air Force, contributing to legislation such as the Goldwater-Nichols Act and responses to the First Gulf War
- Stucky held the role of an Air Force judge advocate on active duty from 1973 to 1978, with assignments in San Antonio, Texas
- His work has influenced military law, legislative policy, and the training of future legal professionals, reflecting a lifelong dedication to justice and public service

### Education

- Harvard Law School in and holds additional master’s degrees in history from Trinity University and in international law from George Washington University Law School — J.D. (1973)
- Stucky graduated from Wichita State University in 1970 with a Bachelor of Arts in history, earning Omicron Delta Kappa honors and a commission as a second lieutenant in the U.S. Air Force Reserve through ROTC.

### Additional information

- He held the role of Chief Judge from August 1, 2017, until July 31, 2021, when he assumed senior status.
- President George W. Bush appointed Stucky to the United States Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces on December 20, 2006.
- Joined the court on December 19, 2006, following a nomination from President George W. Bush (R).
- Scott Wallace Stucky was born on January 11, 1948, in Hutchinson, Kansas, and grew up on a dairy farm near Pretty Prairie, Kansas.
- After active duty, he practiced law in Washington, D.C., and served as a branch chief at the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission.
- Judge Stucky’s career spans decades of service in the military, legislative, and judicial arenas.
- U-Tapao, Thailand; and Syracuse, New York.
- During his tenure, he contributed significantly to military appellate law and was recognized for his dedication to public service and mentorship of law clerks.
- He excelled academically, developing a strong interest in history, government, and debate.

## Sources

- [Official profile](https://www.courtlistener.com/person/10281/scott-w-stucky/)
- [Official roster](https://www.courtlistener.com/person/10281/scott-w-stucky/)
- [Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces current judicial profile](https://www.courtlistener.com/person/10281/scott-w-stucky/)
- [CourtListener judicial biographical directory](https://www.courtlistener.com/person/10281/scott-w-stucky/)
- [Scott Stucky](https://ballotpedia.org/Scott_Stucky)

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## Published courtroom rules

### Shared court rules

- [Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces — hearing notice](https://knowjudges.com/courtroom-rules/national-shared-set-12c9dc2d4cb2c9bece48bc93) — CAAF only; compilation amended through May 29, 2026. Court may order otherwise; not applicable to ordinary federal circuits. Shared baseline only, not a judge-specific preference or complete local rules inventory. Apply source exceptions, case-type limits, later amendments and case orders. [Official source](https://www.armfor.uscourts.gov/library/Rules/Rules2026MayAmendedThrough29May2026.pdf). Collected 2026-10-27.