Senate confirms Jasmine Yoon, Virginia's first Asian American federal judge

WASHINGTON D.C. (WSET) — On Tuesday, Senators Mark Warner and Tim Kaine (Both D-Virginia) applauded the Senate confirmation of Jasmine Yoon to be U.S. District Judge for the Western District of Virginia.

"We’re thrilled the Senate voted to confirm Jasmine Yoon to the federal judiciary. She has a remarkable track record and a profound commitment to public service," the senators said. "With today’s confirmation, she cements herself in history as the first Asian American federal judge in Virginia. We know she’ll be a tremendous asset to the federal judiciary."

RELATED:Senate Judiciary Committee approves Jasmine Yoon as Virginia's Western District Judge

Yoon was recommended by the senators, and subsequently nominated by President Joe Biden, to fill the position when Chief Judge Michael F. Urbanski assumes senior status in July 2024. The senators spoke at her confirmation hearing in February, and she was voted out of the Senate Judiciary Committee last week.

She is the first Asian American Article III federal judge to serve in Virginia and the seventh federal judge recommended by the senators confirmed in the last three years. Under President Joe Biden, the senators have confirmed nearly 200 federal judges to the bench.