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Leslie Southwick

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

ActiveStatusHolds one of the court's regular seats.

Oct 29, 2007CommissionedWhen the appointment took effect.

59–38Senate confirmation voteConfirmed Oct 24, 2007 (ayes–nays as listed by the FJC).

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

Nominated Jan 9, 2007 · Judiciary Committee hearing May 10, 2007 · Confirmed Oct 24, 2007 · roll call 59–38 · Born 1950, TX

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Federal judicial service

Court	Appointed by	Commissioned	Ended / status
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit	George W. Bush	Oct 29, 2007	Current

Source: Federal Judicial Center Biographical Directory.