Melissa Raye DuBose (born 1968) is an American lawyer who has served as a United States district judge of the United States District Court for the District of Rhode Island since 2025. She previously served as an associate judge of the Rhode Island District Court from 2019 to 2025.
- Gender
- Female
- Race
- African American
Prior employment
Associate judge · 2019–2024- Schneider Electric, Foxboro, MassachusettsSenior legal counsel · 2008–2019
State of Rhode IslandSpecial assistant attorney general · 2005–2008- Providence, Rhode IslandTeacher · 1994–2005
Appointments
- 2025–present · Appointed by Joseph R. Biden (Democratic)
Education
- Roger Williams University School of LawJ.D. · 2004
- Providence CollegeB.A. · 1990