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Claudia Ann Wilken

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

SeniorStatusSenior status since Dec 17, 2014: semi-retired, still hears some cases.

Nov 22, 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 7, 1993 · Judiciary Committee hearing Nov 9, 1993 · Confirmed Nov 20, 1993 · voice vote · Born 1949, MN

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Federal judicial service

Court	Appointed by	Commissioned	Ended / status
U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California	William J. Clinton	Nov 22, 1993	Senior status since Dec 17, 2014

Source: Federal Judicial Center Biographical Directory.