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John Clifford Wallace

Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit · Appointed by Richard M. Nixon (Republican)

SeniorStatusSenior status since Apr 8, 1996: semi-retired, still hears some cases.

Jun 28, 1972CommissionedWhen the appointment took effect.

Voice voteSenate confirmation voteConfirmed Jun 28, 1972 (ayes–nays as listed by the FJC).

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

Nominated May 22, 1972 · Judiciary Committee hearing Jun 22, 1972 · Confirmed Jun 28, 1972 · voice vote · Born 1928, CA

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Federal judicial service

Court	Appointed by	Commissioned	Ended / status
U.S. District Court for the Southern District of California	Richard M. Nixon	Oct 16, 1970	Appointment to Another Judicial Position Jul 14, 1972
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit	Richard M. Nixon	Jun 28, 1972	Senior status since Apr 8, 1996

Source: Federal Judicial Center Biographical Directory.