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Matthew F. Kennelly

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

SeniorStatusSenior status since Oct 7, 2021: semi-retired, still hears some cases.

Apr 22, 1999CommissionedWhen the appointment took effect.

Voice voteSenate confirmation voteConfirmed Apr 15, 1999 (ayes–nays as listed by the FJC).

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

Nominated Jan 26, 1999 · Judiciary Committee hearing Mar 25, 1999 · Confirmed Apr 15, 1999 · voice vote · Born 1956, IN

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Federal judicial service

Court	Appointed by	Commissioned	Ended / status
U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois	William J. Clinton	Apr 22, 1999	Senior status since Oct 7, 2021

Source: Federal Judicial Center Biographical Directory.