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Patrick Joseph Schiltz

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

SeniorStatusSenior status since Jul 1, 2026: semi-retired, still hears some cases.

Apr 28, 2006CommissionedWhen the appointment took effect.

Voice voteSenate confirmation voteConfirmed Apr 26, 2006 (ayes–nays as listed by the FJC).

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

Nominated Dec 14, 2005 · Judiciary Committee hearing Mar 1, 2006 · Confirmed Apr 26, 2006 · voice vote · Born 1960, MN

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Federal judicial service

Court	Appointed by	Commissioned	Ended / status
U.S. District Court for the District of Minnesota	George W. Bush	Apr 28, 2006	Senior status since Jul 1, 2026

Source: Federal Judicial Center Biographical Directory.