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Dee D. Drell

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

SeniorStatusSenior status since Nov 30, 2017: semi-retired, still hears some cases.

Apr 10, 2003CommissionedWhen the appointment took effect.

99–0Senate confirmation voteConfirmed Apr 9, 2003 (ayes–nays as listed by the FJC).

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

Nominated Jan 15, 2003 · Judiciary Committee hearing Mar 27, 2003 · Confirmed Apr 9, 2003 · roll call 99–0 · Born 1947, LA

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Federal judicial service

Court	Appointed by	Commissioned	Ended / status
U.S. District Court for the Western District of Louisiana	George W. Bush	Apr 10, 2003	Senior status since Nov 30, 2017

Source: Federal Judicial Center Biographical Directory.