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N[orman] Randy Smith

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

SeniorStatusSenior status since Aug 11, 2018: semi-retired, still hears some cases.

Mar 19, 2007CommissionedWhen the appointment took effect.

94–0Senate confirmation voteConfirmed Feb 15, 2007 (ayes–nays as listed by the FJC).

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

Nominated Jan 16, 2007 · Judiciary Committee hearing (not listed) · Confirmed Feb 15, 2007 · roll call 94–0 · Born 1949, UT

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Federal judicial service

Court	Appointed by	Commissioned	Ended / status
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit	George W. Bush	Mar 19, 2007	Senior status since Aug 11, 2018

Source: Federal Judicial Center Biographical Directory.