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Julie Rikelman

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

ActiveStatusHolds one of the court's regular seats.

Jun 23, 2023CommissionedWhen the appointment took effect.

51–43Senate confirmation voteConfirmed Jun 20, 2023 (ayes–nays as listed by the FJC).

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

Nominated Jan 3, 2023 · Judiciary Committee hearing (not listed) · Confirmed Jun 20, 2023 · roll call 51–43 · Born 1972, Ukraine

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Federal judicial service

Court	Appointed by	Commissioned	Ended / status
U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit	Joseph R. Biden	Jun 23, 2023	Current

Source: Federal Judicial Center Biographical Directory.