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Douglas Leroy Rayes

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

SeniorStatusSenior status since Jun 1, 2024: semi-retired, still hears some cases.

May 28, 2014CommissionedWhen the appointment took effect.

77–19Senate confirmation voteConfirmed May 15, 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 28, 2014 · Confirmed May 15, 2014 · roll call 77–19 · Born 1952, AZ

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Federal judicial service

Court	Appointed by	Commissioned	Ended / status
U.S. District Court for the District of Arizona	Barack Obama	May 28, 2014	Senior status since Jun 1, 2024

Source: Federal Judicial Center Biographical Directory.