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Richard Joseph Sullivan

Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit · Appointed by Donald J. Trump (Republican)

ActiveStatusHolds one of the court's regular seats.

Oct 17, 2018CommissionedWhen the appointment took effect.

79–16Senate confirmation voteConfirmed Oct 11, 2018 (ayes–nays as listed by the FJC).

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

Nominated May 7, 2018 · Judiciary Committee hearing Aug 1, 2018 · Confirmed Oct 11, 2018 · roll call 79–16 · Born 1964, NY

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Federal judicial service

Court	Appointed by	Commissioned	Ended / status
U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York	George W. Bush	Aug 1, 2007	Appointment to Another Judicial Position Oct 25, 2018
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit	Donald J. Trump	Oct 17, 2018	Current

Source: Federal Judicial Center Biographical Directory.