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Saundra Brown Armstrong

Judge, U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California · Appointed by George H.W. Bush (Republican)

SeniorStatusSenior status since Mar 23, 2012: semi-retired, still hears some cases.
Jun 18, 1991CommissionedWhen the appointment took effect.
Voice voteSenate confirmation voteConfirmed Jun 14, 1991 (ayes–nays as listed by the FJC).
QualifiedABA ratingAmerican Bar Association rating of the nominee, as listed by the FJC.

Nominated Apr 25, 1991 · Judiciary Committee hearing Jun 5, 1991 · Confirmed Jun 14, 1991 · voice vote · Born 1947, CA

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Federal judicial service

CourtAppointed byCommissionedEnded / status
U.S. District Court for the Northern District of CaliforniaGeorge H.W. BushJun 18, 1991Senior status since Mar 23, 2012

Source: Federal Judicial Center Biographical Directory.