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Susan Richard Nelson

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

SeniorStatusSenior status since Dec 31, 2021: semi-retired, still hears some cases.

Dec 21, 2010CommissionedWhen the appointment took effect.

Voice voteSenate confirmation voteConfirmed Dec 17, 2010 (ayes–nays as listed by the FJC).

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

Nominated Apr 21, 2010 · Judiciary Committee hearing May 13, 2010 · Confirmed Dec 17, 2010 · voice vote · Born 1952, NY

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Federal judicial service

Court	Appointed by	Commissioned	Ended / status
U.S. District Court for the District of Minnesota	Barack Obama	Dec 21, 2010	Senior status since Dec 31, 2021

Source: Federal Judicial Center Biographical Directory.