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Richard Linn

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

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

Nov 22, 1999CommissionedWhen the appointment took effect.

Voice voteSenate confirmation voteConfirmed Nov 19, 1999 (ayes–nays as listed by the FJC).

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

Nominated Sep 28, 1999 · Judiciary Committee hearing Oct 7, 1999 · Confirmed Nov 19, 1999 · voice vote · Born 1944, NY

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Federal judicial service

Court	Appointed by	Commissioned	Ended / status
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit	William J. Clinton	Nov 22, 1999	Senior status since Oct 31, 2012

Source: Federal Judicial Center Biographical Directory.