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Brian Matthew Morris Chief Judge

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

ActiveStatusHolds one of the court's regular seats.
Dec 17, 2013CommissionedWhen the appointment took effect.
75–20Senate confirmation voteConfirmed Dec 12, 2013 (ayes–nays as listed by the FJC).
Well QualifiedABA ratingAmerican Bar Association rating of the nominee, as listed by the FJC.

Nominated May 23, 2013 · Judiciary Committee hearing Jul 24, 2013 · Confirmed Dec 12, 2013 · roll call 75–20 · Born 1963, MT

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Federal judicial service

CourtAppointed byCommissionedEnded / status
U.S. District Court for the District of MontanaBarack ObamaDec 17, 2013Current

Source: Federal Judicial Center Biographical Directory.