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Alan Eugene Norris

Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit · Appointed by Ronald Reagan (Republican)

SeniorStatusSenior status since Jul 1, 2001: semi-retired, still hears some cases.

Jul 1, 1986CommissionedWhen the appointment took effect.

Voice voteSenate confirmation voteConfirmed Jun 6, 1986 (ayes–nays as listed by the FJC).

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

Nominated Apr 22, 1986 · Judiciary Committee hearing May 14, 1986 · Confirmed Jun 6, 1986 · voice vote · Born 1935, OH

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Federal judicial service

Court	Appointed by	Commissioned	Ended / status
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit	Ronald Reagan	Jul 1, 1986	Senior status since Jul 1, 2001

Source: Federal Judicial Center Biographical Directory.