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Thomas A. Varlan

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

ActiveStatusHolds one of the court's regular seats.

Mar 14, 2003CommissionedWhen the appointment took effect.

97–0Senate confirmation voteConfirmed Mar 13, 2003 (ayes–nays as listed by the FJC).

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

Nominated Jan 7, 2003 · Judiciary Committee hearing Feb 12, 2003 · Confirmed Mar 13, 2003 · roll call 97–0 · Born 1956, TN

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Federal judicial service

Court	Appointed by	Commissioned	Ended / status
U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Tennessee	George W. Bush	Mar 14, 2003	Current

Source: Federal Judicial Center Biographical Directory.