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Roopali H. Desai

Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit · Appointed by Joseph R. Biden (Democratic)

ActiveStatusHolds one of the court's regular seats.

Oct 3, 2022CommissionedWhen the appointment took effect.

67–29Senate confirmation voteConfirmed Aug 4, 2022 (ayes–nays as listed by the FJC).

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

Nominated Jun 15, 2022 · Judiciary Committee hearing Jul 13, 2022 · Confirmed Aug 4, 2022 · roll call 67–29 · Born 1978, Canada

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Federal judicial service

Court	Appointed by	Commissioned	Ended / status
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit	Joseph R. Biden	Oct 3, 2022	Current

Source: Federal Judicial Center Biographical Directory.