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Richard Gaylore Stearns

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

ActiveStatusHolds one of the court's regular seats.

Nov 24, 1993CommissionedWhen the appointment took effect.

Voice voteSenate confirmation voteConfirmed Nov 20, 1993 (ayes–nays as listed by the FJC).

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

Nominated Oct 27, 1993 · Judiciary Committee hearing Nov 18, 1993 · Confirmed Nov 20, 1993 · voice vote · Born 1944, CA

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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	Nov 24, 1993	Current

Source: Federal Judicial Center Biographical Directory.