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Sharon Lovelace Blackburn

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

SeniorStatusSenior status since May 8, 2015: semi-retired, still hears some cases.

May 30, 1991CommissionedWhen the appointment took effect.

Voice voteSenate confirmation voteConfirmed May 24, 1991 (ayes–nays as listed by the FJC).

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

Nominated Apr 11, 1991 · Judiciary Committee hearing May 15, 1991 · Confirmed May 24, 1991 · voice vote · Born 1950, FL

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Federal judicial service

Court	Appointed by	Commissioned	Ended / status
U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Alabama	George H.W. Bush	May 30, 1991	Senior status since May 8, 2015

Source: Federal Judicial Center Biographical Directory.