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Jed Saul Rakoff

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

SeniorStatusSenior status since Dec 31, 2010: semi-retired, still hears some cases.

Jan 4, 1996CommissionedWhen the appointment took effect.

Voice voteSenate confirmation voteConfirmed Dec 29, 1995 (ayes–nays as listed by the FJC).

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

Nominated Oct 11, 1995 · Judiciary Committee hearing Dec 19, 1995 · Confirmed Dec 29, 1995 · voice vote · Born 1943, PA

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Federal judicial service

Court	Appointed by	Commissioned	Ended / status
U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York	William J. Clinton	Jan 4, 1996	Senior status since Dec 31, 2010

Source: Federal Judicial Center Biographical Directory.