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Richard Mark Gergel

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

ActiveStatusHolds one of the court's regular seats.
Aug 9, 2010CommissionedWhen the appointment took effect.
Voice voteSenate confirmation voteConfirmed Aug 5, 2010 (ayes–nays as listed by the FJC).
Well QualifiedABA ratingAmerican Bar Association rating of the nominee, as listed by the FJC.

Nominated Dec 22, 2009 · Judiciary Committee hearing Apr 16, 2010 · Confirmed Aug 5, 2010 · voice vote · Born 1954, SC

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Federal judicial service

CourtAppointed byCommissionedEnded / status
U.S. District Court for the District of South CarolinaBarack ObamaAug 9, 2010Current

Source: Federal Judicial Center Biographical Directory.