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Michael Adrian Ponsor

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

SeniorStatusSenior status since Aug 15, 2011: semi-retired, still hears some cases.

Feb 14, 1994CommissionedWhen the appointment took effect.

Voice voteSenate confirmation voteConfirmed Feb 10, 1994 (ayes–nays as listed by the FJC).

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

Nominated Nov 19, 1993 · Judiciary Committee hearing Jan 27, 1994 · Confirmed Feb 10, 1994 · voice vote · Born 1946, IL

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Federal judicial service

Court	Appointed by	Commissioned	Ended / status
U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts	William J. Clinton	Feb 14, 1994	Senior status since Aug 15, 2011

Source: Federal Judicial Center Biographical Directory.