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Micaela Alvarez

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

SeniorStatusSenior status since Jun 8, 2023: semi-retired, still hears some cases.

Dec 13, 2004CommissionedWhen the appointment took effect.

Voice voteSenate confirmation voteConfirmed Nov 20, 2004 (ayes–nays as listed by the FJC).

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

Nominated Jun 16, 2004 · Judiciary Committee hearing Sep 8, 2004 · Confirmed Nov 20, 2004 · voice vote · Born 1958, TX

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Federal judicial service

Court	Appointed by	Commissioned	Ended / status
U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas	George W. Bush	Dec 13, 2004	Senior status since Jun 8, 2023

Source: Federal Judicial Center Biographical Directory.