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John Edward Dowdell

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

SeniorStatusSenior status since Jun 21, 2021: semi-retired, still hears some cases.

Dec 12, 2012CommissionedWhen the appointment took effect.

95–0Senate confirmation voteConfirmed Dec 11, 2012 (ayes–nays as listed by the FJC).

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

Nominated Feb 29, 2012 · Judiciary Committee hearing May 9, 2012 · Confirmed Dec 11, 2012 · roll call 95–0 · Born 1955, OK

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Federal judicial service

Court	Appointed by	Commissioned	Ended / status
U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Oklahoma	Barack Obama	Dec 12, 2012	Senior status since Jun 21, 2021

Source: Federal Judicial Center Biographical Directory.