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David L. Bunning Chief Judge

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

ActiveStatusHolds one of the court's regular seats.

Feb 19, 2002CommissionedWhen the appointment took effect.

Voice voteSenate confirmation voteConfirmed Feb 14, 2002 (ayes–nays as listed by the FJC).

Not QualifiedABA ratingAmerican Bar Association rating of the nominee, as listed by the FJC.

Nominated Sep 4, 2001 · Judiciary Committee hearing Dec 10, 2001 · Confirmed Feb 14, 2002 · voice vote · Born 1966, KY

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Federal judicial service

Court	Appointed by	Commissioned	Ended / status
U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Kentucky	George W. Bush	Feb 19, 2002	Current

Source: Federal Judicial Center Biographical Directory.