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David Bryan Sentelle

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

SeniorStatusSenior status since Feb 12, 2013: semi-retired, still hears some cases.

Sep 11, 1987CommissionedWhen the appointment took effect.

87–0Senate confirmation voteConfirmed Sep 9, 1987 (ayes–nays as listed by the FJC).

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

Nominated Feb 2, 1987 · Judiciary Committee hearing Apr 1, 1987 · Confirmed Sep 9, 1987 · roll call 87–0 · Born 1943, NC

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Federal judicial service

Court	Appointed by	Commissioned	Ended / status
U.S. District Court for the Western District of North Carolina	Ronald Reagan	Oct 17, 1985	Appointment to Another Judicial Position Oct 19, 1987
U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit	Ronald Reagan	Sep 11, 1987	Senior status since Feb 12, 2013

Source: Federal Judicial Center Biographical Directory.