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Hilda G. Tagle

Judge, U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas · Appointed by William J. Clinton (Democratic)

SeniorStatusSenior status since Dec 31, 2012: semi-retired, still hears some cases.

Mar 17, 1998CommissionedWhen the appointment took effect.

Voice voteSenate confirmation voteConfirmed Mar 11, 1998 (ayes–nays as listed by the FJC).

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

Nominated Mar 21, 1997 · Judiciary Committee hearing Feb 25, 1998 · Confirmed Mar 11, 1998 · voice vote · Born 1946, TX

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Federal judicial service

Court	Appointed by	Commissioned	Ended / status
U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas	William J. Clinton	Mar 17, 1998	Senior status since Dec 31, 2012

Source: Federal Judicial Center Biographical Directory.