About Patricia Devaney
Born 1968. Patricia Devaney is an American judge.
Patricia J. DeVaney (born October 30, 1968) is an associate justice of the South Dakota Supreme Court, appointed by Governor Kristi Noem in 2019. She became the 52nd member of the court, succeeding the seat vacated by the death of Justice Steven L. Zinter.
Early life and education She graduated summa cum laude from the University of South Dakota in Vermillion, South Dakota, in 1990, and from the University of Virginia School of Law in 1993.
Career
After graduating law school, DeVaney served in the state attorney general’s office from 1993 to 2012 as a trial lawyer and an appellate lawyer.
In 2012, DeVaney was appointed as a Circuit Court Judge by Governor Dennis Daugaard. She served as a circuit court judge until her elevation to the South Dakota Supreme Court in 2019.
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Frequently asked questions
Who is Patricia Devaney?
American judge
When was Patricia Devaney born?
Patricia Devaney was born on 30 October 1968 in Miller.
What is Patricia Devaney's occupation?
Patricia Devaney is a judge.
What nationality is Patricia Devaney?
Patricia Devaney is American.
Sources & further reading
· Wikipedia: Patricia Devaney
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Patricia Devaney. https://biography.guide/patricia-devaney/
MLA: "Patricia Devaney." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/patricia-devaney/.
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