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Robert Leon Wilkins

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

ActiveStatusHolds one of the court's regular seats.

Jan 15, 2014CommissionedWhen the appointment took effect.

55–43Senate confirmation voteConfirmed Jan 13, 2014 (ayes–nays as listed by the FJC).

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

Nominated Jun 4, 2013 · Judiciary Committee hearing Sep 11, 2013 · Confirmed Jan 13, 2014 · roll call 55–43 · Born 1963, IN

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Federal judicial service

Court	Appointed by	Commissioned	Ended / status
U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia	Barack Obama	Dec 27, 2010	Appointment to Another Judicial Position Jan 24, 2014
U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit	Barack Obama	Jan 15, 2014	Current

Source: Federal Judicial Center Biographical Directory.