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Scott Milne Matheson, Jr.

Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit · Appointed by Barack Obama (Democratic)

ActiveStatusHolds one of the court's regular seats.
Dec 27, 2010CommissionedWhen the appointment took effect.
Voice voteSenate confirmation voteConfirmed Dec 22, 2010 (ayes–nays as listed by the FJC).
QualifiedABA ratingAmerican Bar Association rating of the nominee, as listed by the FJC.

Nominated Mar 3, 2010 · Judiciary Committee hearing May 13, 2010 · Confirmed Dec 22, 2010 · voice vote · Born 1953, UT

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Federal judicial service

CourtAppointed byCommissionedEnded / status
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth CircuitBarack ObamaDec 27, 2010Current

Source: Federal Judicial Center Biographical Directory.