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Charles Ralph Simpson, III

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

SeniorStatusSenior status since Feb 1, 2013: semi-retired, still hears some cases.

Aug 4, 1986CommissionedWhen the appointment took effect.

Voice voteSenate confirmation voteConfirmed Aug 1, 1986 (ayes–nays as listed by the FJC).

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

Nominated Jun 6, 1986 · Judiciary Committee hearing Jun 18, 1986 · Confirmed Aug 1, 1986 · voice vote · Born 1945, OH

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Federal judicial service

Court	Appointed by	Commissioned	Ended / status
U.S. District Court for the Western District of Kentucky	Ronald Reagan	Aug 4, 1986	Senior status since Feb 1, 2013

Source: Federal Judicial Center Biographical Directory.