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Michael Joseph Melloy

Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit · Appointed by George W. Bush (Republican)

SeniorStatusSenior status since Feb 1, 2013: semi-retired, still hears some cases.

Feb 14, 2002CommissionedWhen the appointment took effect.

91–0Senate confirmation voteConfirmed Feb 11, 2002 (ayes–nays as listed by the FJC).

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

Nominated Sep 4, 2001 · Judiciary Committee hearing Jan 24, 2002 · Confirmed Feb 11, 2002 · roll call 91–0 · Born 1948, IA

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Federal judicial service

Court	Appointed by	Commissioned	Ended / status
U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Iowa	George H.W. Bush	Aug 17, 1992	Appointment to Another Judicial Position Feb 26, 2002
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit	George W. Bush	Feb 14, 2002	Senior status since Feb 1, 2013

Source: Federal Judicial Center Biographical Directory.