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Patricia Tolliver Giles

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

ActiveStatusHolds one of the court's regular seats.
Nov 1, 2021CommissionedWhen the appointment took effect.
68–27Senate 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 Jul 13, 2021 · Judiciary Committee hearing Jul 28, 2021 · Confirmed Oct 26, 2021 · roll call 68–27 · Born 1973, NY

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Federal judicial service

CourtAppointed byCommissionedEnded / status
U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of VirginiaJoseph R. BidenNov 1, 2021Current

Source: Federal Judicial Center Biographical Directory.