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Joseph Robert Goodwin

Judge, U.S. District Court for the Southern District of West Virginia · Appointed by William J. Clinton (Democratic)

ActiveStatusHolds one of the court's regular seats.

May 10, 1995CommissionedWhen the appointment took effect.

Voice voteSenate confirmation voteConfirmed May 8, 1995 (ayes–nays as listed by the FJC).

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

Nominated Feb 28, 1995 · Judiciary Committee hearing Mar 28, 1995 · Confirmed May 8, 1995 · voice vote · Born 1942, WV

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Federal judicial service

Court	Appointed by	Commissioned	Ended / status
U.S. District Court for the Southern District of West Virginia	William J. Clinton	May 10, 1995	Current

Source: Federal Judicial Center Biographical Directory.