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Diarmuid Fionntain O'Scannlain

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

SeniorStatusSenior status since Dec 31, 2016: semi-retired, still hears some cases.

Sep 26, 1986CommissionedWhen the appointment took effect.

Voice voteSenate confirmation voteConfirmed Sep 25, 1986 (ayes–nays as listed by the FJC).

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

Nominated Aug 11, 1986 · Judiciary Committee hearing Sep 10, 1986 · Confirmed Sep 25, 1986 · voice vote · Born 1937, NY

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Federal judicial service

Court	Appointed by	Commissioned	Ended / status
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit	Ronald Reagan	Sep 26, 1986	Senior status since Dec 31, 2016

Source: Federal Judicial Center Biographical Directory.