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Joan B. Gottschall

Judge, U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois · Appointed by William J. Clinton (Democratic)

SeniorStatusSenior status since Apr 23, 2012: semi-retired, still hears some cases.

Aug 1, 1996CommissionedWhen the appointment took effect.

Voice voteSenate confirmation voteConfirmed Jul 25, 1996 (ayes–nays as listed by the FJC).

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

Nominated Mar 29, 1996 · Judiciary Committee hearing Jun 25, 1996 · Confirmed Jul 25, 1996 · voice vote · Born 1947, TN

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Federal judicial service

Court	Appointed by	Commissioned	Ended / status
U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois	William J. Clinton	Aug 1, 1996	Senior status since Apr 23, 2012

Source: Federal Judicial Center Biographical Directory.