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J. Daniel Breen

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

SeniorStatusSenior status since Mar 18, 2017: semi-retired, still hears some cases.

Mar 14, 2003CommissionedWhen the appointment took effect.

92–0Senate confirmation voteConfirmed Mar 13, 2003 (ayes–nays as listed by the FJC).

Well 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 92–0 · Born 1950, TN

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Federal judicial service

Court	Appointed by	Commissioned	Ended / status
U.S. District Court for the Western District of Tennessee	George W. Bush	Mar 14, 2003	Senior status since Mar 18, 2017

Source: Federal Judicial Center Biographical Directory.