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Richard Allen Griffin

Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit · Appointed by George W. Bush (Republican)

ActiveStatusHolds one of the court's regular seats.

Jun 10, 2005CommissionedWhen the appointment took effect.

95–0Senate confirmation voteConfirmed Jun 9, 2005 (ayes–nays as listed by the FJC).

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

Nominated Feb 14, 2005 · Judiciary Committee hearing (not listed) · Confirmed Jun 9, 2005 · roll call 95–0 · Born 1952, MI

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Federal judicial service

Court	Appointed by	Commissioned	Ended / status
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit	George W. Bush	Jun 10, 2005	Current

Source: Federal Judicial Center Biographical Directory.