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Gerard E. Lynch

Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit · Appointed by Barack Obama (Democratic)

SeniorStatusSenior status since Sep 5, 2016: semi-retired, still hears some cases.

Sep 18, 2009CommissionedWhen the appointment took effect.

94–3Senate confirmation voteConfirmed Sep 17, 2009 (ayes–nays as listed by the FJC).

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

Nominated Apr 2, 2009 · Judiciary Committee hearing May 12, 2009 · Confirmed Sep 17, 2009 · roll call 94–3 · Born 1951, NY

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Federal judicial service

Court	Appointed by	Commissioned	Ended / status
U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York	William J. Clinton	May 25, 2000	Appointment to Another Judicial Position Sep 21, 2009
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit	Barack Obama	Sep 18, 2009	Senior status since Sep 5, 2016

Source: Federal Judicial Center Biographical Directory.