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Jeffrey R. Howard

Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit · Appointed by George W. Bush (Republican)

SeniorStatusSenior status since Mar 31, 2022: semi-retired, still hears some cases.

May 3, 2002CommissionedWhen the appointment took effect.

99–0Senate confirmation voteConfirmed Apr 23, 2002 (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 Apr 11, 2002 · Confirmed Apr 23, 2002 · roll call 99–0 · Born 1955, NH

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Federal judicial service

Court	Appointed by	Commissioned	Ended / status
U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit	George W. Bush	May 3, 2002	Senior status since Mar 31, 2022

Source: Federal Judicial Center Biographical Directory.