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Alice Moore Batchelder

Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit · Appointed by George H.W. Bush (Republican)

SeniorStatusSenior status since Mar 7, 2019: semi-retired, still hears some cases.
Dec 2, 1991CommissionedWhen the appointment took effect.
Voice voteSenate confirmation voteConfirmed Nov 27, 1991 (ayes–nays as listed by the FJC).
QualifiedABA ratingAmerican Bar Association rating of the nominee, as listed by the FJC.

Nominated Jun 12, 1991 · Judiciary Committee hearing Sep 26, 1991 · Confirmed Nov 27, 1991 · voice vote · Born 1944, DE

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Federal judicial service

CourtAppointed byCommissionedEnded / status
U.S. District Court for the Northern District of OhioRonald ReaganApr 4, 1985Appointment to Another Judicial Position Jan 4, 1992
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth CircuitGeorge H.W. BushDec 2, 1991Senior status since Mar 7, 2019

Source: Federal Judicial Center Biographical Directory.