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Karon O. Bowdre

Judge, U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Alabama · Appointed by George W. Bush (Republican)

SeniorStatusSenior status since Apr 25, 2020: semi-retired, still hears some cases.

Nov 8, 2001CommissionedWhen the appointment took effect.

98–0Senate confirmation voteConfirmed Nov 6, 2001 (ayes–nays as listed by the FJC).

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

Nominated Sep 4, 2001 · Judiciary Committee hearing Oct 18, 2001 · Confirmed Nov 6, 2001 · roll call 98–0 · Born 1955, AL

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Federal judicial service

Court	Appointed by	Commissioned	Ended / status
U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Alabama	George W. Bush	Nov 8, 2001	Senior status since Apr 25, 2020

Source: Federal Judicial Center Biographical Directory.