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David Sam

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

SeniorStatusSenior status since Nov 1, 1999: semi-retired, still hears some cases.

Oct 16, 1985CommissionedWhen the appointment took effect.

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

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

Nominated Sep 9, 1985 · Judiciary Committee hearing Sep 18, 1985 · Confirmed Oct 16, 1985 · voice vote · Born 1933, IN

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Federal judicial service

Court	Appointed by	Commissioned	Ended / status
U.S. District Court for the District of Utah	Ronald Reagan	Oct 16, 1985	Senior status since Nov 1, 1999

Source: Federal Judicial Center Biographical Directory.