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Virginia Emerson Hopkins

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

SeniorStatusSenior status since Jun 22, 2018: semi-retired, still hears some cases.

Jun 17, 2004CommissionedWhen the appointment took effect.

98–0Senate confirmation voteConfirmed Jun 15, 2004 (ayes–nays as listed by the FJC).

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

Nominated Oct 14, 2003 · Judiciary Committee hearing Nov 19, 2003 · Confirmed Jun 15, 2004 · roll call 98–0 · Born 1952, AL

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Federal judicial service

Court	Appointed by	Commissioned	Ended / status
U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Alabama	George W. Bush	Jun 17, 2004	Senior status since Jun 22, 2018

Source: Federal Judicial Center Biographical Directory.