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Roberto Antonio Lange Chief Judge

Judge, U.S. District Court for the District of South Dakota · Appointed by Barack Obama (Democratic)

ActiveStatusHolds one of the court's regular seats.

Oct 21, 2009CommissionedWhen the appointment took effect.

100–0Senate confirmation voteConfirmed Oct 21, 2009 (ayes–nays as listed by the FJC).

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

Nominated Jul 8, 2009 · Judiciary Committee hearing Sep 9, 2009 · Confirmed Oct 21, 2009 · roll call 100–0 · Born 1963, Spain

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Federal judicial service

Court	Appointed by	Commissioned	Ended / status
U.S. District Court for the District of South Dakota	Barack Obama	Oct 21, 2009	Current

Source: Federal Judicial Center Biographical Directory.