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Julia Smith Gibbons

Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit · Appointed by George W. Bush (Republican)

SeniorStatusSenior status since Sep 17, 2024: semi-retired, still hears some cases.

Jul 31, 2002CommissionedWhen the appointment took effect.

95–0Senate confirmation voteConfirmed Jul 29, 2002 (ayes–nays as listed by the FJC).

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

Nominated Oct 9, 2001 · Judiciary Committee hearing Apr 25, 2002 · Confirmed Jul 29, 2002 · roll call 95–0 · Born 1950, TN

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Federal judicial service

Court	Appointed by	Commissioned	Ended / status
U.S. District Court for the Western District of Tennessee	Ronald Reagan	Jun 7, 1983	Appointment to Another Judicial Position Aug 2, 2002
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit	George W. Bush	Jul 31, 2002	Senior status since Sep 17, 2024

Source: Federal Judicial Center Biographical Directory.