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David Lynn Russell

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

SeniorStatusSenior status since Jul 7, 2013: semi-retired, still hears some cases.

Dec 17, 1981CommissionedWhen the appointment took effect.

Voice voteSenate confirmation voteConfirmed Dec 16, 1981 (ayes–nays as listed by the FJC).

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

Nominated Dec 4, 1981 · Judiciary Committee hearing Dec 11, 1981 · Confirmed Dec 16, 1981 · voice vote · Born 1942, OK

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Federal judicial service

Court	Appointed by	Commissioned	Ended / status
U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Oklahoma	Ronald Reagan	Dec 17, 1981	Reassignment Dec 1, 1990
U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Oklahoma	Ronald Reagan	Dec 17, 1981	Reassignment Dec 1, 1990
U.S. District Court for the Western District of Oklahoma	Ronald Reagan	Dec 17, 1981	Senior status since Jul 7, 2013

Source: Federal Judicial Center Biographical Directory.