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Ferdinand Francis Fernandez

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

SeniorStatusSenior status since Jun 1, 2002: semi-retired, still hears some cases.

May 22, 1989CommissionedWhen the appointment took effect.

Voice voteSenate confirmation voteConfirmed May 18, 1989 (ayes–nays as listed by the FJC).

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

Nominated Feb 28, 1989 · Judiciary Committee hearing May 2, 1989 · Confirmed May 18, 1989 · voice vote · Born 1937, CA

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Federal judicial service

Court	Appointed by	Commissioned	Ended / status
U.S. District Court for the Central District of California	Ronald Reagan	Oct 17, 1985	Appointment to Another Judicial Position May 24, 1989
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit	George H.W. Bush	May 22, 1989	Senior status since Jun 1, 2002

Source: Federal Judicial Center Biographical Directory.