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Paul Victor Niemeyer

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

ActiveStatusHolds one of the court's regular seats.

Aug 7, 1990CommissionedWhen the appointment took effect.

Voice voteSenate confirmation voteConfirmed Aug 3, 1990 (ayes–nays as listed by the FJC).

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

Nominated May 11, 1990 · Judiciary Committee hearing Jul 16, 1990 · Confirmed Aug 3, 1990 · voice vote · Born 1941, NJ

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Federal judicial service

Court	Appointed by	Commissioned	Ended / status
U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland	Ronald Reagan	Feb 22, 1988	Appointment to Another Judicial Position Aug 10, 1990
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit	George H.W. Bush	Aug 7, 1990	Current

Source: Federal Judicial Center Biographical Directory.