Robert A. Molloy

Robert Anthony Molloy (born 1975) is the chief United States district judge of the District Court of the Virgin Islands and former judge of the United States Virgin Islands Superior Court.

Education

Molloy earned a Bachelor of Science degree from Hampton University, a Juris Doctor from American University's Washington College of Law, and a Master of Business Administration from the American University Kogod School of Business.

Legal career

Molloy served as a law clerk to Judge Raymond L. Finch of the District Court of the Virgin Islands. He also served as an Assistant Attorney General of Labor in the Virgin Islands Office of Collective Bargaining. From 2013 to 2020, he served as a Judge of the United States Virgin Islands Superior Court. His nomination was supported by Delegate Stacey Plaskett. On June 26, 2019, a hearing on his nomination was held before the Senate Judiciary Committee. On July 18, 2019, his nomination was reported out of committee by a voice vote. On February 24, 2020, the United States Senate invoked cloture on his nomination by a 88–1 vote. On February 25, 2020, his nomination was confirmed by a 97–0 vote. He assumed office on April 27, 2020. He became Chief Judge on April 27, 2021.