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William Francis Kuntz, II

Judge, U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York · Appointed by Barack Obama (Democratic)

SeniorStatusSenior status since Jan 1, 2022: semi-retired, still hears some cases.

Oct 4, 2011CommissionedWhen the appointment took effect.

Voice voteSenate confirmation voteConfirmed Oct 3, 2011 (ayes–nays as listed by the FJC).

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

Nominated Mar 9, 2011 · Judiciary Committee hearing May 4, 2011 · Confirmed Oct 3, 2011 · voice vote · Born 1950, NY

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Federal judicial service

Court	Appointed by	Commissioned	Ended / status
U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York	Barack Obama	Oct 4, 2011	Senior status since Jan 1, 2022

Source: Federal Judicial Center Biographical Directory.