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Micah William Janso Smith

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

ActiveStatusHolds one of the court's regular seats.

Jan 31, 2024CommissionedWhen the appointment took effect.

57–41Senate confirmation voteConfirmed Nov 29, 2023 (ayes–nays as listed by the FJC).

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

Nominated Sep 11, 2023 · Judiciary Committee hearing Oct 4, 2023 · Confirmed Nov 29, 2023 · roll call 57–41 · Born 1981, PA

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Federal judicial service

Court	Appointed by	Commissioned	Ended / status
U.S. District Court for the District of Hawaii	Joseph R. Biden	Jan 31, 2024	Current

Source: Federal Judicial Center Biographical Directory.