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Donald Douglas Alsop

Judge, U.S. District Court for the District of Minnesota · Appointed by Richard M. Nixon (Republican)

SeniorStatusSenior status since Aug 28, 1992: semi-retired, still hears some cases.
Dec 20, 1974CommissionedWhen the appointment took effect.
Voice voteSenate confirmation voteConfirmed Dec 18, 1974 (ayes–nays as listed by the FJC).
Well QualifiedABA ratingAmerican Bar Association rating of the nominee, as listed by the FJC.

Nominated Aug 8, 1974 · Judiciary Committee hearing Nov 19, 1974 · Confirmed Dec 18, 1974 · voice vote · Born 1927, MN

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Federal judicial service

CourtAppointed byCommissionedEnded / status
U.S. District Court for the District of MinnesotaRichard M. NixonDec 20, 1974Senior status since Aug 28, 1992

Source: Federal Judicial Center Biographical Directory.