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Richard A. Schell

Judge, U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas · Appointed by Ronald Reagan (Republican)

SeniorStatusSenior status since Mar 10, 2015: semi-retired, still hears some cases.

Jun 6, 1988CommissionedWhen the appointment took effect.

Voice voteSenate confirmation voteConfirmed May 27, 1988 (ayes–nays as listed by the FJC).

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

Nominated Apr 13, 1988 · Judiciary Committee hearing May 16, 1988 · Confirmed May 27, 1988 · voice vote · Born 1950, TX

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Federal judicial service

Court	Appointed by	Commissioned	Ended / status
U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas	Ronald Reagan	Jun 6, 1988	Senior status since Mar 10, 2015

Source: Federal Judicial Center Biographical Directory.