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Joan Humphrey Lefkow

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

SeniorStatusSenior status since Sep 1, 2012: semi-retired, still hears some cases.
Jul 11, 2000CommissionedWhen the appointment took effect.
Voice voteSenate confirmation voteConfirmed Jun 30, 2000 (ayes–nays as listed by the FJC).
Well QualifiedABA ratingAmerican Bar Association rating of the nominee, as listed by the FJC.

Nominated May 11, 2000 · Judiciary Committee hearing Jun 15, 2000 · Confirmed Jun 30, 2000 · voice vote · Born 1944, KS

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Federal judicial service

CourtAppointed byCommissionedEnded / status
U.S. District Court for the Northern District of IllinoisWilliam J. ClintonJul 11, 2000Senior status since Sep 1, 2012

Source: Federal Judicial Center Biographical Directory.