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Howard Frederic Sachs

Judge, U.S. District Court for the Western District of Missouri · Appointed by Jimmy Carter (Democratic)

SeniorStatusSenior status since Oct 31, 1992: semi-retired, still hears some cases.
Sep 26, 1979CommissionedWhen the appointment took effect.
Voice voteSenate confirmation voteConfirmed Sep 25, 1979 (ayes–nays as listed by the FJC).
Well QualifiedABA ratingAmerican Bar Association rating of the nominee, as listed by the FJC.

Nominated May 17, 1979 · Judiciary Committee hearing Jul 19, 1979 · Confirmed Sep 25, 1979 · voice vote · Born 1925, MO

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Federal judicial service

CourtAppointed byCommissionedEnded / status
U.S. District Court for the Western District of MissouriJimmy CarterSep 26, 1979Senior status since Oct 31, 1992

Source: Federal Judicial Center Biographical Directory.