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Jose Alejandro Gonzalez, Jr.

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

SeniorStatusSenior status since Nov 30, 1996: semi-retired, still hears some cases.
Jul 28, 1978CommissionedWhen the appointment took effect.
Voice voteSenate confirmation voteConfirmed Jul 26, 1978 (ayes–nays as listed by the FJC).
Well QualifiedABA ratingAmerican Bar Association rating of the nominee, as listed by the FJC.

Nominated Jul 6, 1978 · Judiciary Committee hearing Jul 25, 1978 · Confirmed Jul 26, 1978 · voice vote · Born 1931, FL

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Federal judicial service

CourtAppointed byCommissionedEnded / status
U.S. District Court for the Southern District of FloridaJimmy CarterJul 28, 1978Senior status since Nov 30, 1996

Source: Federal Judicial Center Biographical Directory.