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Dean Whipple

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

SeniorStatusSenior status since Apr 30, 2007: semi-retired, still hears some cases.

Dec 9, 1987CommissionedWhen the appointment took effect.

Voice voteSenate confirmation voteConfirmed Dec 8, 1987 (ayes–nays as listed by the FJC).

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

Nominated Sep 14, 1987 · Judiciary Committee hearing Nov 17, 1987 · Confirmed Dec 8, 1987 · voice vote · Born 1938, MO

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Federal judicial service

Court	Appointed by	Commissioned	Ended / status
U.S. District Court for the Western District of Missouri	Ronald Reagan	Dec 9, 1987	Senior status since Apr 30, 2007

Source: Federal Judicial Center Biographical Directory.