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Barry G. Silverman

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

SeniorStatusSenior status since Oct 11, 2016: semi-retired, still hears some cases.

Feb 4, 1998CommissionedWhen the appointment took effect.

Voice voteSenate confirmation voteConfirmed Jan 28, 1998 (ayes–nays as listed by the FJC).

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

Nominated Nov 8, 1997 · Judiciary Committee hearing Nov 12, 1997 · Confirmed Jan 28, 1998 · voice vote · Born 1951, NY

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Federal judicial service

Court	Appointed by	Commissioned	Ended / status
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit	William J. Clinton	Feb 4, 1998	Senior status since Oct 11, 2016

Source: Federal Judicial Center Biographical Directory.