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Claude M. Hilton

Judge, U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia · Appointed by Ronald Reagan (Republican)

SeniorStatusSenior status since Dec 31, 2005: semi-retired, still hears some cases.

Jul 11, 1985CommissionedWhen the appointment took effect.

Voice voteSenate confirmation voteConfirmed Jul 10, 1985 (ayes–nays as listed by the FJC).

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

Nominated May 15, 1985 · Judiciary Committee hearing Jun 12, 1985 · Confirmed Jul 10, 1985 · voice vote · Born 1940, VA

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Federal judicial service

Court	Appointed by	Commissioned	Ended / status
U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia	Ronald Reagan	Jul 11, 1985	Senior status since Dec 31, 2005

Source: Federal Judicial Center Biographical Directory.