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Joel McElroy Carson, III

Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit · Appointed by Donald J. Trump (Republican)

ActiveStatusHolds one of the court's regular seats.
May 17, 2018CommissionedWhen the appointment took effect.
77–21Senate confirmation voteConfirmed May 15, 2018 (ayes–nays as listed by the FJC).
Well QualifiedABA ratingAmerican Bar Association rating of the nominee, as listed by the FJC.

Nominated Dec 20, 2017 · Judiciary Committee hearing Feb 14, 2018 · Confirmed May 15, 2018 · roll call 77–21 · Born 1971, NM

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Federal judicial service

CourtAppointed byCommissionedEnded / status
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth CircuitDonald J. TrumpMay 17, 2018Current

Source: Federal Judicial Center Biographical Directory.