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Amalya Lyle Kearse

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

SeniorStatusSenior status since Jun 11, 2002: semi-retired, still hears some cases.

Jun 21, 1979CommissionedWhen the appointment took effect.

Voice voteSenate confirmation voteConfirmed Jun 19, 1979 (ayes–nays as listed by the FJC).

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

Nominated May 3, 1979 · Judiciary Committee hearing Jun 7, 1979 · Confirmed Jun 19, 1979 · voice vote · Born 1937, NJ

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Federal judicial service

Court	Appointed by	Commissioned	Ended / status
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit	Jimmy Carter	Jun 21, 1979	Senior status since Jun 11, 2002

Source: Federal Judicial Center Biographical Directory.