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James Alan Soto

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

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

Jun 9, 2014CommissionedWhen the appointment took effect.

93–1Senate confirmation voteConfirmed May 15, 2014 (ayes–nays as listed by the FJC).

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 93–1 · Born 1950, 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	Jun 9, 2014	Senior status since Jul 1, 2024

Source: Federal Judicial Center Biographical Directory.