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Elizabeth Wilson Hanes

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

ActiveStatusHolds one of the court's regular seats.
Aug 5, 2022CommissionedWhen the appointment took effect.
59–37Senate confirmation voteConfirmed Aug 2, 2022 (ayes–nays as listed by the FJC).
QualifiedABA ratingAmerican Bar Association rating of the nominee, as listed by the FJC.

Nominated May 19, 2022 · Judiciary Committee hearing Jun 22, 2022 · Confirmed Aug 2, 2022 · roll call 59–37 · Born 1978, VA

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Federal judicial service

CourtAppointed byCommissionedEnded / status
U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of VirginiaJoseph R. BidenAug 5, 2022Current

Source: Federal Judicial Center Biographical Directory.