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Richard Joseph Arcara

Judge, U.S. District Court for the Western District of New York · Appointed by Ronald Reagan (Republican)

SeniorStatusSenior status since Jan 3, 2015: semi-retired, still hears some cases.

Feb 22, 1988CommissionedWhen the appointment took effect.

Voice voteSenate confirmation voteConfirmed Feb 19, 1988 (ayes–nays as listed by the FJC).

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

Nominated Aug 7, 1987 · Judiciary Committee hearing Jan 27, 1988 · Confirmed Feb 19, 1988 · voice vote · Born 1940, NY

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Federal judicial service

Court	Appointed by	Commissioned	Ended / status
U.S. District Court for the Western District of New York	Ronald Reagan	Feb 22, 1988	Senior status since Jan 3, 2015

Source: Federal Judicial Center Biographical Directory.