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Salvador Mendoza, Jr.

Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit · Appointed by Joseph R. Biden (Democratic)

ActiveStatusHolds one of the court's regular seats.

Sep 15, 2022CommissionedWhen the appointment took effect.

46–40Senate confirmation voteConfirmed Sep 12, 2022 (ayes–nays as listed by the FJC).

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

Nominated Apr 25, 2022 · Judiciary Committee hearing May 11, 2022 · Confirmed Sep 12, 2022 · roll call 46–40 · Born 1971, CA

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Federal judicial service

Court	Appointed by	Commissioned	Ended / status
U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Washington	Barack Obama	Jun 19, 2014	Appointment to Another Judicial Position Sep 16, 2022
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit	Joseph R. Biden	Sep 15, 2022	Current

Source: Federal Judicial Center Biographical Directory.