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Kathryn Hoefer Vratil

Judge, U.S. District Court for the District of Kansas · Appointed by George H.W. Bush (Republican)

SeniorStatusSenior status since Apr 22, 2014: semi-retired, still hears some cases.

Oct 9, 1992CommissionedWhen the appointment took effect.

Voice voteSenate confirmation voteConfirmed Oct 8, 1992 (ayes–nays as listed by the FJC).

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

Nominated Jul 28, 1992 · Judiciary Committee hearing Sep 24, 1992 · Confirmed Oct 8, 1992 · voice vote · Born 1949, KS

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Federal judicial service

Court	Appointed by	Commissioned	Ended / status
U.S. District Court for the District of Kansas	George H.W. Bush	Oct 9, 1992	Senior status since Apr 22, 2014

Source: Federal Judicial Center Biographical Directory.