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James Leo Ryan

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

SeniorStatusSenior status since Jan 1, 2000: semi-retired, still hears some cases.

Oct 17, 1985CommissionedWhen the appointment took effect.

Voice voteSenate confirmation voteConfirmed Oct 16, 1985 (ayes–nays as listed by the FJC).

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

Nominated Sep 9, 1985 · Judiciary Committee hearing Sep 25, 1985 · Confirmed Oct 16, 1985 · voice vote · Born 1932, MI

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Federal judicial service

Court	Appointed by	Commissioned	Ended / status
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit	Ronald Reagan	Oct 17, 1985	Senior status since Jan 1, 2000

Source: Federal Judicial Center Biographical Directory.