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Denny Chin

Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit · Appointed by Barack Obama (Democratic)

SeniorStatusSenior status since Jun 1, 2021: semi-retired, still hears some cases.

Apr 23, 2010CommissionedWhen the appointment took effect.

98–0Senate confirmation voteConfirmed Apr 22, 2010 (ayes–nays as listed by the FJC).

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

Nominated Oct 6, 2009 · Judiciary Committee hearing Nov 18, 2009 · Confirmed Apr 22, 2010 · roll call 98–0 · Born 1954, Hong Kong

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Federal judicial service

Court	Appointed by	Commissioned	Ended / status
U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York	William J. Clinton	Aug 10, 1994	Appointment to Another Judicial Position Apr 26, 2010
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit	Barack Obama	Apr 23, 2010	Senior status since Jun 1, 2021

Source: Federal Judicial Center Biographical Directory.