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Robert Toombs Dawson

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

SeniorStatusSenior status since Aug 14, 2009: semi-retired, still hears some cases.

Apr 7, 1998CommissionedWhen the appointment took effect.

Voice voteSenate confirmation voteConfirmed Apr 2, 1998 (ayes–nays as listed by the FJC).

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

Nominated Nov 7, 1997 · Judiciary Committee hearing Mar 18, 1998 · Confirmed Apr 2, 1998 · voice vote · Born 1938, AR

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Federal judicial service

Court	Appointed by	Commissioned	Ended / status
U.S. District Court for the Western District of Arkansas	William J. Clinton	Apr 7, 1998	Senior status since Aug 14, 2009

Source: Federal Judicial Center Biographical Directory.