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Joel Fredrick Dubina

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

SeniorStatusSenior status since Oct 26, 2013: semi-retired, still hears some cases.

Oct 1, 1990CommissionedWhen the appointment took effect.

Voice voteSenate confirmation voteConfirmed Sep 28, 1990 (ayes–nays as listed by the FJC).

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

Nominated Jun 7, 1990 · Judiciary Committee hearing Sep 11, 1990 · Confirmed Sep 28, 1990 · voice vote · Born 1947, IN

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Federal judicial service

Court	Appointed by	Commissioned	Ended / status
U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Alabama	Ronald Reagan	Sep 15, 1986	Appointment to Another Judicial Position Oct 5, 1990
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit	George H.W. Bush	Oct 1, 1990	Senior status since Oct 26, 2013

Source: Federal Judicial Center Biographical Directory.