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José Alberto Cabranes

Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit · Appointed by William J. Clinton (Democratic)

SeniorStatusSenior status since Mar 9, 2023: semi-retired, still hears some cases.

Aug 10, 1994CommissionedWhen the appointment took effect.

Voice voteSenate confirmation voteConfirmed Aug 9, 1994 (ayes–nays as listed by the FJC).

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

Nominated May 24, 1994 · Judiciary Committee hearing Jul 21, 1994 · Confirmed Aug 9, 1994 · voice vote · Born 1940, Puerto Rico

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Federal judicial service

Court	Appointed by	Commissioned	Ended / status
U.S. District Court for the District of Connecticut	Jimmy Carter	Dec 10, 1979	Appointment to Another Judicial Position Aug 12, 1994
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit	William J. Clinton	Aug 10, 1994	Senior status since Mar 9, 2023

Source: Federal Judicial Center Biographical Directory.