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Patrick Errol Higginbotham

Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit · Appointed by Ronald Reagan (Republican)

SeniorStatusSenior status since Aug 28, 2006: semi-retired, still hears some cases.

Jul 30, 1982CommissionedWhen the appointment took effect.

Voice voteSenate confirmation voteConfirmed Jul 27, 1982 (ayes–nays as listed by the FJC).

Not listedABA ratingAmerican Bar Association rating of the nominee, as listed by the FJC.

Nominated Jul 1, 1982 · Judiciary Committee hearing Jul 14, 1982 · Confirmed Jul 27, 1982 · voice vote · Born 1938, AL

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Federal judicial service

Court	Appointed by	Commissioned	Ended / status
U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas	Gerald Ford	Dec 12, 1975	Appointment to Another Judicial Position Aug 3, 1982
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit	Ronald Reagan	Jul 30, 1982	Senior status since Aug 28, 2006

Source: Federal Judicial Center Biographical Directory.