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R[obert] Lanier Anderson, III

Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit · Appointed by None (reassignment) (None (reassignment))

SeniorStatusSenior status since Jan 31, 2009: semi-retired, still hears some cases.
Oct 1, 1981CommissionedWhen the appointment took effect.
Not listedSenate confirmation voteNo confirmation listed.
Not listedABA ratingAmerican Bar Association rating of the nominee, as listed by the FJC.

Nominated (date not listed) · Judiciary Committee hearing (not listed) · Confirmed Not listed · Born 1936, GA

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Federal judicial service

CourtAppointed byCommissionedEnded / status
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth CircuitJimmy CarterJul 13, 1979Reassignment Oct 1, 1981
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh CircuitNone (reassignment)Oct 1, 1981Senior status since Jan 31, 2009

Source: Federal Judicial Center Biographical Directory.