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William Joseph Kayatta, Jr.

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

SeniorStatusSenior status since Oct 31, 2024: semi-retired, still hears some cases.

Feb 14, 2013CommissionedWhen the appointment took effect.

88–12Senate confirmation voteConfirmed Feb 13, 2013 (ayes–nays as listed by the FJC).

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

Nominated Jan 4, 2013 · Judiciary Committee hearing (not listed) · Confirmed Feb 13, 2013 · roll call 88–12 · Born 1953, RI

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Federal judicial service

Court	Appointed by	Commissioned	Ended / status
U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit	Barack Obama	Feb 14, 2013	Senior status since Oct 31, 2024

Source: Federal Judicial Center Biographical Directory.