# Steve Mannion

Immigration Judge · [Richmond Immigration Adjudication Center](/kyj/court/va/eoir-virginia-richmond-immigration-adjudication-center)

Last updated October 7, 2026

## Steve Mannion at a glance

Current role

Immigration Judge

Court

[Richmond Immigration Adjudication Center](/kyj/court/va/eoir-virginia-richmond-immigration-adjudication-center)

Jurisdiction

Virginia · Federal

Judicial service

Active

## Immigration proceeding outcomes

No proceeding outcomes in this EOIR release are matched to this profile. Any separately published asylum statistics are available below.

Asylum decisions and other statistics

## Analytics

Published EOIR records include 830 asylum outcomes associated with this judge. Asylum was granted in 65 (7.8%) and denied in 764 (92.0%); 1 were other or procedural outcomes. [Explore analytics](#analytics)

## Biography

### Professional career

- In 2021, he was designated an Appellate Military Judge on the Coast Guard Court of Criminal Appeals and became a Commander in the U.S. Coast Guard Reserve
- Appointed by Attorney General Merrick Garland as a Unit Chief Immigration Judge under the U.S. Department of Justice’s Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR)

### Education

- Seton Hall University School of Law — J.D. (1993)
- Gettysburg College — B.A. (1990)

### Additional information

- Began supervisory duties and hearing cases in October 2021.
- Served in Marine Corps and New Jersey State Guard earlier in life.
- Transitioned from military law enforcement to immigration adjudication, maintaining a focus on constitutional principles and due process.
- Continues to serve in both active-duty appellate roles and reservist duties alongside his judicial work.
- Multiple immigration courts, including Charlotte, NC and Newark, NJ.
- He served 17 years in the U.S. Coast Guard, including law enforcement and security duties, and earned advanced qualifications such as the Boat Forces Operations (Advanced) Insignia and Navy Mission Commander.
- He is also a member of the New Jersey State Bar.

## Sources

Identity source checked August 30, 2026 .

Biography sources checked October 11, 2026 .

### DOJ EOIR current immigration judge directory

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### EOIR Policy Manual, Part II, Chapter 2.1 - Delivery and Receipt

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### EOIR Policy Manual, Part II, Chapter 3.10 - Interpreters

### EOIR Policy Manual, Part II, Chapter 3.11 - Courtroom Decorum

### EOIR Policy Manual, Part II, Chapter 3.12 - Electronic Devices

### EOIR Policy Manual, Part II, Chapter 3.15 - Individual Calendar Hearing

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