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Shalina Deborah Kumar

Judge, U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan · Appointed by Joseph R. Biden (Democratic)

ActiveStatusHolds one of the court's regular seats.

Dec 21, 2021CommissionedWhen the appointment took effect.

44–25Senate confirmation voteConfirmed Dec 17, 2021 (ayes–nays as listed by the FJC).

Well QualifiedABA ratingAmerican Bar Association rating of the nominee, as listed by the FJC.

Nominated Jul 13, 2021 · Judiciary Committee hearing Oct 6, 2021 · Confirmed Dec 17, 2021 · roll call 44–25 · Born 1971, MI

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Federal judicial service

Court	Appointed by	Commissioned	Ended / status
U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan	Joseph R. Biden	Dec 21, 2021	Current

Source: Federal Judicial Center Biographical Directory.