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Benjamin Jerome Cheeks

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

ActiveStatusHolds one of the court's regular seats.
Jan 9, 2025CommissionedWhen the appointment took effect.
49–47Senate confirmation voteConfirmed Dec 20, 2024 (ayes–nays as listed by the FJC).
QualifiedABA ratingAmerican Bar Association rating of the nominee, as listed by the FJC.

Nominated Nov 18, 2024 · Judiciary Committee hearing Nov 20, 2024 · Confirmed Dec 20, 2024 · roll call 49–47 · Born 1977, GA

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Federal judicial service

CourtAppointed byCommissionedEnded / status
U.S. District Court for the Southern District of CaliforniaJoseph R. BidenJan 9, 2025Current

Source: Federal Judicial Center Biographical Directory.