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Kim McLane Wardlaw

Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit · Appointed by William J. Clinton (Democratic)

ActiveStatusHolds one of the court's regular seats.

Aug 3, 1998CommissionedWhen the appointment took effect.

Voice voteSenate confirmation voteConfirmed Jul 31, 1998 (ayes–nays as listed by the FJC).

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

Nominated Jan 27, 1998 · Judiciary Committee hearing Jun 18, 1998 · Confirmed Jul 31, 1998 · voice vote · Born 1954, CA

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Federal judicial service

Court	Appointed by	Commissioned	Ended / status
U.S. District Court for the Central District of California	William J. Clinton	Dec 26, 1995	Appointment to Another Judicial Position Aug 3, 1998
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit	William J. Clinton	Aug 3, 1998	Current

Source: Federal Judicial Center Biographical Directory.