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Terrence L. O'Brien

Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit · Appointed by George W. Bush (Republican)

SeniorStatusSenior status since Apr 30, 2013: semi-retired, still hears some cases.

Apr 16, 2002CommissionedWhen the appointment took effect.

98–0Senate confirmation voteConfirmed Apr 15, 2002 (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 Mar 19, 2002 · Confirmed Apr 15, 2002 · roll call 98–0 · Born 1943, NE

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Federal judicial service

Court	Appointed by	Commissioned	Ended / status
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit	George W. Bush	Apr 16, 2002	Senior status since Apr 30, 2013

Source: Federal Judicial Center Biographical Directory.