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Ivan L. R. Lemelle

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

SeniorStatusSenior status since Jun 29, 2015: semi-retired, still hears some cases.
Apr 7, 1998CommissionedWhen the appointment took effect.
Voice voteSenate confirmation voteConfirmed Apr 3, 1998 (ayes–nays as listed by the FJC).
QualifiedABA ratingAmerican Bar Association rating of the nominee, as listed by the FJC.

Nominated Feb 12, 1997 · Judiciary Committee hearing Mar 24, 1998 · Confirmed Apr 3, 1998 · voice vote · Born 1950, LA

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Federal judicial service

CourtAppointed byCommissionedEnded / status
U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of LouisianaWilliam J. ClintonApr 7, 1998Senior status since Jun 29, 2015

Source: Federal Judicial Center Biographical Directory.