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W[illie] Louis Sands

Judge, U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Georgia · Appointed by William J. Clinton (Democratic)

SeniorStatusSenior status since Apr 12, 2014: semi-retired, still hears some cases.

May 9, 1994CommissionedWhen the appointment took effect.

Voice voteSenate confirmation voteConfirmed May 6, 1994 (ayes–nays as listed by the FJC).

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

Nominated Feb 9, 1994 · Judiciary Committee hearing Apr 21, 1994 · Confirmed May 6, 1994 · voice vote · Born 1949, GA

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Federal judicial service

Court	Appointed by	Commissioned	Ended / status
U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Georgia	William J. Clinton	May 9, 1994	Senior status since Apr 12, 2014

Source: Federal Judicial Center Biographical Directory.