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Ruth Bermudez Montenegro

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.

Mar 30, 2022CommissionedWhen the appointment took effect.

55–41Senate confirmation voteConfirmed Mar 22, 2022 (ayes–nays as listed by the FJC).

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

Nominated Jan 3, 2022 · Judiciary Committee hearing (not listed) · Confirmed Mar 22, 2022 · roll call 55–41 · Born 1967, CA

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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	Mar 30, 2022	Current

Source: Federal Judicial Center Biographical Directory.