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Halil Suleyman Ozerden Chief Judge

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

ActiveStatusHolds one of the court's regular seats.
May 1, 2007CommissionedWhen the appointment took effect.
95–0Senate confirmation voteConfirmed Apr 24, 2007 (ayes–nays as listed by the FJC).
QualifiedABA ratingAmerican Bar Association rating of the nominee, as listed by the FJC.

Nominated Jan 9, 2007 · Judiciary Committee hearing Mar 13, 2007 · Confirmed Apr 24, 2007 · roll call 95–0 · Born 1966, MS

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Federal judicial service

CourtAppointed byCommissionedEnded / status
U.S. District Court for the Southern District of MississippiGeorge W. BushMay 1, 2007Current

Source: Federal Judicial Center Biographical Directory.