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Lucy Haeran Koh

Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit · Appointed by Joseph R. Biden (Democratic)

ActiveStatusHolds one of the court's regular seats.

Dec 14, 2021CommissionedWhen the appointment took effect.

50–45Senate confirmation voteConfirmed Dec 13, 2021 (ayes–nays as listed by the FJC).

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

Nominated Sep 20, 2021 · Judiciary Committee hearing Oct 6, 2021 · Confirmed Dec 13, 2021 · roll call 50–45 · Born 1968, DC

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Federal judicial service

Court	Appointed by	Commissioned	Ended / status
U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California	Barack Obama	Jun 9, 2010	Appointment to Another Judicial Position Dec 15, 2021
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit	Joseph R. Biden	Dec 14, 2021	Current

Source: Federal Judicial Center Biographical Directory.