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Joseph Martin Hood

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

SeniorStatusSenior status since Oct 14, 2007: semi-retired, still hears some cases.

Apr 30, 1990CommissionedWhen the appointment took effect.

Voice voteSenate confirmation voteConfirmed Apr 27, 1990 (ayes–nays as listed by the FJC).

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

Nominated Jan 24, 1990 · Judiciary Committee hearing Apr 4, 1990 · Confirmed Apr 27, 1990 · voice vote · Born 1942, KY

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Federal judicial service

Court	Appointed by	Commissioned	Ended / status
U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Kentucky	George H.W. Bush	Apr 30, 1990	Senior status since Oct 14, 2007

Source: Federal Judicial Center Biographical Directory.