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Pierre Nelson Leval

Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit · Appointed by William J. Clinton (Democratic)

SeniorStatusSenior status since Aug 16, 2002: semi-retired, still hears some cases.

Oct 20, 1993CommissionedWhen the appointment took effect.

Voice voteSenate confirmation voteConfirmed Oct 18, 1993 (ayes–nays as listed by the FJC).

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

Nominated Aug 6, 1993 · Judiciary Committee hearing Oct 7, 1993 · Confirmed Oct 18, 1993 · voice vote · Born 1936, NY

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Federal judicial service

Court	Appointed by	Commissioned	Ended / status
U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York	Jimmy Carter	Oct 31, 1977	Appointment to Another Judicial Position Nov 8, 1993
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit	William J. Clinton	Oct 20, 1993	Senior status since Aug 16, 2002

Source: Federal Judicial Center Biographical Directory.