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Susan Harrell Black

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

SeniorStatusSenior status since Feb 25, 2011: semi-retired, still hears some cases.

Aug 12, 1992CommissionedWhen the appointment took effect.

Voice voteSenate confirmation voteConfirmed Aug 11, 1992 (ayes–nays as listed by the FJC).

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

Nominated Mar 10, 1992 · Judiciary Committee hearing Jun 4, 1992 · Confirmed Aug 11, 1992 · voice vote · Born 1943, GA

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Federal judicial service

Court	Appointed by	Commissioned	Ended / status
U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida	Jimmy Carter	Jul 24, 1979	Appointment to Another Judicial Position Sep 3, 1992
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit	George H.W. Bush	Aug 12, 1992	Senior status since Feb 25, 2011

Source: Federal Judicial Center Biographical Directory.