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Ronald Lee Gilman

Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit · Appointed by William J. Clinton (Democratic)

SeniorStatusSenior status since Nov 21, 2010: semi-retired, still hears some cases.

Nov 7, 1997CommissionedWhen the appointment took effect.

98–1Senate confirmation voteConfirmed Nov 6, 1997 (ayes–nays as listed by the FJC).

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

Nominated Jul 16, 1997 · Judiciary Committee hearing Sep 30, 1997 · Confirmed Nov 6, 1997 · roll call 98–1 · Born 1942, TN

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Federal judicial service

Court	Appointed by	Commissioned	Ended / status
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit	William J. Clinton	Nov 7, 1997	Senior status since Nov 21, 2010

Source: Federal Judicial Center Biographical Directory.