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William Odis Bertelsman

Judge, U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Kentucky · Appointed by Jimmy Carter (Democratic)

SeniorStatusSenior status since Feb 1, 2001: semi-retired, still hears some cases.

Nov 27, 1979CommissionedWhen the appointment took effect.

Voice voteSenate confirmation voteConfirmed Nov 26, 1979 (ayes–nays as listed by the FJC).

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

Nominated Oct 11, 1979 · Judiciary Committee hearing Nov 8, 1979 · Confirmed Nov 26, 1979 · voice vote · Born 1936, OH

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Federal judicial service

Court	Appointed by	Commissioned	Ended / status
U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Kentucky	Jimmy Carter	Nov 27, 1979	Senior status since Feb 1, 2001

Source: Federal Judicial Center Biographical Directory.