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Thomas Shawn Kleeh Chief Judge

Judge, U.S. District Court for the Northern District of West Virginia · Appointed by Donald J. Trump (Republican)

ActiveStatusHolds one of the court's regular seats.
Nov 5, 2018CommissionedWhen the appointment took effect.
65–30Senate confirmation voteConfirmed Oct 11, 2018 (ayes–nays as listed by the FJC).
QualifiedABA ratingAmerican Bar Association rating of the nominee, as listed by the FJC.

Nominated Feb 15, 2018 · Judiciary Committee hearing Apr 25, 2018 · Confirmed Oct 11, 2018 · roll call 65–30 · Born 1974, WV

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Federal judicial service

CourtAppointed byCommissionedEnded / status
U.S. District Court for the Northern District of West VirginiaDonald J. TrumpNov 5, 2018Current

Source: Federal Judicial Center Biographical Directory.