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David Frank Hamilton

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

SeniorStatusSenior status since Dec 5, 2022: semi-retired, still hears some cases.

Nov 23, 2009CommissionedWhen the appointment took effect.

59–39Senate confirmation voteConfirmed Nov 19, 2009 (ayes–nays as listed by the FJC).

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

Nominated Mar 17, 2009 · Judiciary Committee hearing Apr 1, 2009 · Confirmed Nov 19, 2009 · roll call 59–39 · Born 1957, IN

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Federal judicial service

Court	Appointed by	Commissioned	Ended / status
U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Indiana	William J. Clinton	Oct 11, 1994	Appointment to Another Judicial Position Nov 24, 2009
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit	Barack Obama	Nov 23, 2009	Senior status since Dec 5, 2022

Source: Federal Judicial Center Biographical Directory.