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William Joseph Martinez

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

SeniorStatusSenior status since Feb 10, 2023: semi-retired, still hears some cases.

Dec 21, 2010CommissionedWhen the appointment took effect.

58–37Senate confirmation voteConfirmed Dec 21, 2010 (ayes–nays as listed by the FJC).

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

Nominated Feb 24, 2010 · Judiciary Committee hearing Mar 10, 2010 · Confirmed Dec 21, 2010 · roll call 58–37 · Born 1954, Mexico

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Federal judicial service

Court	Appointed by	Commissioned	Ended / status
U.S. District Court for the District of Colorado	Barack Obama	Dec 21, 2010	Senior status since Feb 10, 2023

Source: Federal Judicial Center Biographical Directory.