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Bobby E. Shepherd

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

ActiveStatusHolds one of the court's regular seats.

Oct 10, 2006CommissionedWhen the appointment took effect.

Voice voteSenate confirmation voteConfirmed Jul 20, 2006 (ayes–nays as listed by the FJC).

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

Nominated May 18, 2006 · Judiciary Committee hearing Jun 28, 2006 · Confirmed Jul 20, 2006 · voice vote · Born 1951, AR

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Federal judicial service

Court	Appointed by	Commissioned	Ended / status
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit	George W. Bush	Oct 10, 2006	Current

Source: Federal Judicial Center Biographical Directory.