Federal Judge Profile

T.S. Ellis IIISenior Status

E.D. Virginia • 4th Circuit

Appointed by Ronald Reagan, 1987

Ruling Tendencies

Criminal Sentencing

Gave Manafort well below guidelines; rocket docket reputation

Corporate/Securities

Skeptical of government overreach in white-collar cases

National Security

Handled multiple espionage and terrorism cases

Background

Presided over Manafort trial. Known for controlling courtroom, fast trials.

Last analyzed: May 2026 · 3 case-type tendencies profiled · Full analytics, predictions, and reversal rates available with subscription

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