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Richard Fred Suhrheinrich

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

SeniorStatusSenior status since Aug 15, 2001: semi-retired, still hears some cases.

Jul 10, 1990CommissionedWhen the appointment took effect.

Voice voteSenate confirmation voteConfirmed Jun 28, 1990 (ayes–nays as listed by the FJC).

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

Nominated Apr 18, 1990 · Judiciary Committee hearing Jun 11, 1990 · Confirmed Jun 28, 1990 · voice vote · Born 1936, IN

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Federal judicial service

Court	Appointed by	Commissioned	Ended / status
U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan	Ronald Reagan	Oct 4, 1984	Appointment to Another Judicial Position Jul 13, 1990
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit	George H.W. Bush	Jul 10, 1990	Senior status since Aug 15, 2001

Source: Federal Judicial Center Biographical Directory.