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Robert Nichols Scola, Jr.

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

SeniorStatusSenior status since Nov 1, 2023: semi-retired, still hears some cases.

Oct 20, 2011CommissionedWhen the appointment took effect.

Voice voteSenate confirmation voteConfirmed Oct 19, 2011 (ayes–nays as listed by the FJC).

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

Nominated May 4, 2011 · Judiciary Committee hearing Jun 22, 2011 · Confirmed Oct 19, 2011 · voice vote · Born 1955, MA

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Federal judicial service

Court	Appointed by	Commissioned	Ended / status
U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida	Barack Obama	Oct 20, 2011	Senior status since Nov 1, 2023

Source: Federal Judicial Center Biographical Directory.