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Timothy Seymour Black

Judge, U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Ohio · Appointed by Barack Obama (Democratic)

SeniorStatusSenior status since May 18, 2022: semi-retired, still hears some cases.
May 13, 2010CommissionedWhen the appointment took effect.
Voice voteSenate confirmation voteConfirmed May 11, 2010 (ayes–nays as listed by the FJC).
Well QualifiedABA ratingAmerican Bar Association rating of the nominee, as listed by the FJC.

Nominated Dec 24, 2009 · Judiciary Committee hearing Jan 20, 2010 · Confirmed May 11, 2010 · voice vote · Born 1953, MA

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Federal judicial service

CourtAppointed byCommissionedEnded / status
U.S. District Court for the Southern District of OhioBarack ObamaMay 13, 2010Senior status since May 18, 2022

Source: Federal Judicial Center Biographical Directory.