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John Phil Gilbert

Judge, U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois · Appointed by George H.W. Bush (Republican)

SeniorStatusSenior status since Mar 15, 2014: semi-retired, still hears some cases.

Sep 24, 1992CommissionedWhen the appointment took effect.

Voice voteSenate confirmation voteConfirmed Sep 23, 1992 (ayes–nays as listed by the FJC).

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

Nominated Jul 2, 1992 · Judiciary Committee hearing Aug 11, 1992 · Confirmed Sep 23, 1992 · voice vote · Born 1949, IL

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Federal judicial service

Court	Appointed by	Commissioned	Ended / status
U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois	George H.W. Bush	Sep 24, 1992	Senior status since Mar 15, 2014

Source: Federal Judicial Center Biographical Directory.