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John C. Coughenour

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

SeniorStatusSenior status since Jul 27, 2006: semi-retired, still hears some cases.

Sep 28, 1981CommissionedWhen the appointment took effect.

Voice voteSenate confirmation voteConfirmed Sep 25, 1981 (ayes–nays as listed by the FJC).

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

Nominated Aug 11, 1981 · Judiciary Committee hearing Sep 15, 1981 · Confirmed Sep 25, 1981 · voice vote · Born 1941, KS

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Federal judicial service

Court	Appointed by	Commissioned	Ended / status
U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington	Ronald Reagan	Sep 28, 1981	Senior status since Jul 27, 2006

Source: Federal Judicial Center Biographical Directory.