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Barbara Milano Keenan

Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit · Appointed by Barack Obama (Democratic)

SeniorStatusSenior status since Aug 31, 2021: semi-retired, still hears some cases.

Mar 9, 2010CommissionedWhen the appointment took effect.

99–0Senate confirmation voteConfirmed Mar 2, 2010 (ayes–nays as listed by the FJC).

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

Nominated Sep 14, 2009 · Judiciary Committee hearing Oct 7, 2009 · Confirmed Mar 2, 2010 · roll call 99–0 · Born 1950, Austria

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Federal judicial service

Court	Appointed by	Commissioned	Ended / status
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit	Barack Obama	Mar 9, 2010	Senior status since Aug 31, 2021

Source: Federal Judicial Center Biographical Directory.