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Brenda Kay Sannes Chief Judge

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

ActiveStatusHolds one of the court's regular seats.

Nov 21, 2014CommissionedWhen the appointment took effect.

96–0Senate confirmation voteConfirmed Nov 20, 2014 (ayes–nays as listed by the FJC).

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

Nominated May 8, 2014 · Judiciary Committee hearing Jun 24, 2014 · Confirmed Nov 20, 2014 · roll call 96–0 · Born 1958, MT

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Federal judicial service

Court	Appointed by	Commissioned	Ended / status
U.S. District Court for the Northern District of New York	Barack Obama	Nov 21, 2014	Current

Source: Federal Judicial Center Biographical Directory.