President Trump has announced via social media that he will nominate Chief Judge Daniel D. Domenico to fill the vacancy created by the retirement of Judge Timothy M. Tymokovich. A native Coloradan, Judge Domenico received his undergraduate degree from Georgetown University, magna cum laude, and his law degree from the University of Virginia School of Law. He received his commission as a United States District Judge in May, 2019, and became Chief Judge on March 4, 2026, succeeding Judge Philip A. Brimmer to lead the court.
The announcement, first posted on Truth Social and reposted on X said, “I am pleased to announce the nomination of Daniel Domenico to serve as Judge on the United States Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit in Colorado. As a Judge on the Federal District Court in Colorado, Dan has displayed an exemplary record of protecting Citizens’ Constitutional Rights. Before becoming a Judge, Dan spent a decade as Colorado’s Solicitor General where he defended Colorado’s Taxpayer Bill of Rights, and challenged Radical Government Overreach. A proud graduate of Georgetown University and University of Virginia School of Law, Dan was the first Law Clerk of the Great Judge Timothy Tymkovich, and is now being nominated to succeed him on the Court. The wonderful people of Colorado can have great confidence that Dan will deliver strong results, defend the Constitution, and uphold the Rule of Law on the Tenth Circuit. Congratulations Dan!”
A specific date for his appearance in front of the Senate Judiciary Committee has not been scheduled yet.