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Karen McGlashan Williams

Judge, U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey · Appointed by Joseph R. Biden (Democratic)

ActiveStatusHolds one of the court's regular seats.

Nov 1, 2021CommissionedWhen the appointment took effect.

56–38Senate confirmation voteConfirmed Oct 26, 2021 (ayes–nays as listed by the FJC).

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

Nominated May 12, 2021 · Judiciary Committee hearing Jul 14, 2021 · Confirmed Oct 26, 2021 · roll call 56–38 · Born 1963, NY

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Federal judicial service

Court	Appointed by	Commissioned	Ended / status
U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey	Joseph R. Biden	Nov 1, 2021	Current

Source: Federal Judicial Center Biographical Directory.