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Richard Ernest Myers, II Chief Judge

Judge, U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of North Carolina · Appointed by Donald J. Trump (Republican)

ActiveStatusHolds one of the court's regular seats.
Dec 10, 2019CommissionedWhen the appointment took effect.
68–21Senate confirmation voteConfirmed Dec 5, 2019 (ayes–nays as listed by the FJC).
Well QualifiedABA ratingAmerican Bar Association rating of the nominee, as listed by the FJC.

Nominated Sep 9, 2019 · Judiciary Committee hearing Sep 11, 2019 · Confirmed Dec 5, 2019 · roll call 68–21 · Born 1967, Jamaica

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Federal judicial service

CourtAppointed byCommissionedEnded / status
U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of North CarolinaDonald J. TrumpDec 10, 2019Current

Source: Federal Judicial Center Biographical Directory.