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Linda Lopez

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

ActiveStatusHolds one of the court's regular seats.

Dec 21, 2021CommissionedWhen the appointment took effect.

48–25Senate confirmation voteConfirmed Dec 17, 2021 (ayes–nays as listed by the FJC).

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

Nominated Sep 30, 2021 · Judiciary Committee hearing Nov 3, 2021 · Confirmed Dec 17, 2021 · roll call 48–25 · Born 1968, FL

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Federal judicial service

Court	Appointed by	Commissioned	Ended / status
U.S. District Court for the Southern District of California	Joseph R. Biden	Dec 21, 2021	Current

Source: Federal Judicial Center Biographical Directory.