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Joe L. Heaton

Judge, U.S. District Court for the Western District of Oklahoma · Appointed by George W. Bush (Republican)

SeniorStatusSenior status since Jul 1, 2019: semi-retired, still hears some cases.

Dec 10, 2001CommissionedWhen the appointment took effect.

Voice voteSenate confirmation voteConfirmed Dec 6, 2001 (ayes–nays as listed by the FJC).

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

Nominated Sep 4, 2001 · Judiciary Committee hearing Nov 7, 2001 · Confirmed Dec 6, 2001 · voice vote · Born 1951, OK

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Federal judicial service

Court	Appointed by	Commissioned	Ended / status
U.S. District Court for the Western District of Oklahoma	George W. Bush	Dec 10, 2001	Senior status since Jul 1, 2019

Source: Federal Judicial Center Biographical Directory.