Lynn Leibovitz

Lynn Leibovitz (May 8, 1959 – June 11, 2026) was an American jurist who was an associate judge of the Superior Court of the District of Columbia.

Early life and career Leibovitz was born on May 8, 1959. She earned her Bachelor of Arts from Brown University in 1981, and her Juris Doctor from Georgetown University Law Center in 1985. After graduating, she clerked for Superior Court of the District of Columbia judge Robert I. Richter. On July 26, 2001, the Senate Committee on Governmental Affairs held a hearing on her nomination. On August 2, 2001, the Committee reported her nomination favorably to the senate floor. On August 3, 2001, the full Senate confirmed her nomination by voice vote. She was sworn in on September 21, 2001. Her service terminated upon her death on June 11, 2026.

Notable cases In 2010, judge Leibovitz presided over the Murder case of Robert Eric Wone, she found the three men involved not guilty on charges of conspiracy, obstruction of justice, and tampering with evidence.

Personal life and death Leibovitz was born and raised in New York City. In 1982, she moved to Washington D.C.. She was married and had two children.