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Timothy Martin Cain

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

SeniorStatusSenior status since Oct 1, 2026: semi-retired, still hears some cases.

Sep 26, 2011CommissionedWhen the appointment took effect.

99–0Senate confirmation voteConfirmed Sep 20, 2011 (ayes–nays as listed by the FJC).

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

Nominated Feb 16, 2011 · Judiciary Committee hearing May 4, 2011 · Confirmed Sep 20, 2011 · roll call 99–0 · Born 1961, SC

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Federal judicial service

Court	Appointed by	Commissioned	Ended / status
U.S. District Court for the District of South Carolina	Barack Obama	Sep 26, 2011	Senior status since Oct 1, 2026

Source: Federal Judicial Center Biographical Directory.