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Deborah L. Cook

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

SeniorStatusSenior status since Mar 6, 2019: semi-retired, still hears some cases.

May 7, 2003CommissionedWhen the appointment took effect.

66–25Senate confirmation voteConfirmed May 5, 2003 (ayes–nays as listed by the FJC).

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

Nominated Jan 7, 2003 · Judiciary Committee hearing Jan 29, 2003 · Confirmed May 5, 2003 · roll call 66–25 · Born 1952, PA

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Federal judicial service

Court	Appointed by	Commissioned	Ended / status
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit	George W. Bush	May 7, 2003	Senior status since Mar 6, 2019

Source: Federal Judicial Center Biographical Directory.