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Lavenski R. Smith

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

ActiveStatusHolds one of the court's regular seats.

Jul 19, 2002CommissionedWhen the appointment took effect.

Voice voteSenate confirmation voteConfirmed Jul 15, 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 May 23, 2002 · Confirmed Jul 15, 2002 · voice vote · Born 1958, AR

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Federal judicial service

Court	Appointed by	Commissioned	Ended / status
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit	George W. Bush	Jul 19, 2002	Current

Source: Federal Judicial Center Biographical Directory.