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Dudley Hollingsworth Bowen, Jr.

Judge, U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Georgia · Appointed by Jimmy Carter (Democratic)

SeniorStatusSenior status since Jun 25, 2006: semi-retired, still hears some cases.
Nov 27, 1979CommissionedWhen the appointment took effect.
Voice voteSenate confirmation voteConfirmed Nov 26, 1979 (ayes–nays as listed by the FJC).
QualifiedABA ratingAmerican Bar Association rating of the nominee, as listed by the FJC.

Nominated Jul 19, 1979 · Judiciary Committee hearing Oct 18, 1979 · Confirmed Nov 26, 1979 · voice vote · Born 1941, GA

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Federal judicial service

CourtAppointed byCommissionedEnded / status
U.S. District Court for the Southern District of GeorgiaJimmy CarterNov 27, 1979Senior status since Jun 25, 2006

Source: Federal Judicial Center Biographical Directory.