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James Donald Peterson Chief Judge

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

ActiveStatusHolds one of the court's regular seats.

May 12, 2014CommissionedWhen the appointment took effect.

70–24Senate confirmation voteConfirmed May 8, 2014 (ayes–nays as listed by the FJC).

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

Nominated Jan 6, 2014 · Judiciary Committee hearing Jan 8, 2014 · Confirmed May 8, 2014 · roll call 70–24 · Born 1957, LA

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Federal judicial service

Court	Appointed by	Commissioned	Ended / status
U.S. District Court for the Western District of Wisconsin	Barack Obama	May 12, 2014	Current

Source: Federal Judicial Center Biographical Directory.