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William Keith Watkins

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

SeniorStatusSenior status since Jan 31, 2019: semi-retired, still hears some cases.

Dec 27, 2005CommissionedWhen the appointment took effect.

Voice voteSenate confirmation voteConfirmed Dec 21, 2005 (ayes–nays as listed by the FJC).

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

Nominated Sep 28, 2005 · Judiciary Committee hearing Nov 15, 2005 · Confirmed Dec 21, 2005 · voice vote · Born 1951, AL

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Federal judicial service

Court	Appointed by	Commissioned	Ended / status
U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Alabama	George W. Bush	Dec 27, 2005	Senior status since Jan 31, 2019

Source: Federal Judicial Center Biographical Directory.