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Robert Bryan Harwell

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

SeniorStatusSenior status since Jun 4, 2024: semi-retired, still hears some cases.

Jun 30, 2004CommissionedWhen the appointment took effect.

Voice voteSenate confirmation voteConfirmed Jun 24, 2004 (ayes–nays as listed by the FJC).

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

Nominated Jan 20, 2004 · Judiciary Committee hearing Apr 8, 2004 · Confirmed Jun 24, 2004 · voice vote · Born 1959, SC

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Federal judicial service

Court	Appointed by	Commissioned	Ended / status
U.S. District Court for the District of South Carolina	George W. Bush	Jun 30, 2004	Senior status since Jun 4, 2024

Source: Federal Judicial Center Biographical Directory.