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Albert Diaz Chief Judge

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

ActiveStatusHolds one of the court's regular seats.

Dec 22, 2010CommissionedWhen the appointment took effect.

Voice voteSenate confirmation voteConfirmed Dec 18, 2010 (ayes–nays as listed by the FJC).

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

Nominated Nov 4, 2009 · Judiciary Committee hearing Dec 16, 2009 · Confirmed Dec 18, 2010 · voice vote · Born 1960, NY

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Federal judicial service

Court	Appointed by	Commissioned	Ended / status
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit	Barack Obama	Dec 22, 2010	Current

Source: Federal Judicial Center Biographical Directory.