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Rodney W. Sippel

Judge, U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Missouri and U.S. District Court for the Western District of Missouri · Appointed by William J. Clinton (Democratic)

SeniorStatusSenior status since Jan 28, 2023: semi-retired, still hears some cases.
Nov 12, 1997CommissionedWhen the appointment took effect.
Voice voteSenate confirmation voteConfirmed Nov 8, 1997 (ayes–nays as listed by the FJC).
QualifiedABA ratingAmerican Bar Association rating of the nominee, as listed by the FJC.

Nominated May 15, 1997 · Judiciary Committee hearing Oct 28, 1997 · Confirmed Nov 8, 1997 · voice vote · Born 1956, MO

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Federal judicial service

CourtAppointed byCommissionedEnded / status
U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of MissouriWilliam J. ClintonNov 12, 1997Senior status since Jan 28, 2023
U.S. District Court for the Western District of MissouriWilliam J. ClintonNov 12, 1997Senior status since Jan 28, 2023

Source: Federal Judicial Center Biographical Directory.