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D[avid] Brooks Smith

Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit · Appointed by George W. Bush (Republican)

SeniorStatusSenior status since Dec 4, 2021: semi-retired, still hears some cases.

Aug 2, 2002CommissionedWhen the appointment took effect.

64–35Senate confirmation voteConfirmed Jul 31, 2002 (ayes–nays as listed by the FJC).

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

Nominated Sep 10, 2001 · Judiciary Committee hearing Feb 26, 2002 · Confirmed Jul 31, 2002 · roll call 64–35 · Born 1951, PA

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Federal judicial service

Court	Appointed by	Commissioned	Ended / status
U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania	Ronald Reagan	Oct 17, 1988	Appointment to Another Judicial Position Sep 23, 2002
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit	George W. Bush	Aug 2, 2002	Senior status since Dec 4, 2021

Source: Federal Judicial Center Biographical Directory.