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Susan Owens Hickey

Judge, U.S. District Court for the Western District of Arkansas · Appointed by Barack Obama (Democratic)

SeniorStatusSenior status since Apr 14, 2026: semi-retired, still hears some cases.

Oct 19, 2011CommissionedWhen the appointment took effect.

83–8Senate confirmation voteConfirmed Oct 13, 2011 (ayes–nays as listed by the FJC).

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

Nominated Apr 6, 2011 · Judiciary Committee hearing Jun 8, 2011 · Confirmed Oct 13, 2011 · roll call 83–8 · Born 1955, TX

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Federal judicial service

Court	Appointed by	Commissioned	Ended / status
U.S. District Court for the Western District of Arkansas	Barack Obama	Oct 19, 2011	Senior status since Apr 14, 2026

Source: Federal Judicial Center Biographical Directory.