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Michael Walter Fitzgerald

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

ActiveStatusHolds one of the court's regular seats.

Mar 15, 2012CommissionedWhen the appointment took effect.

91–6Senate confirmation voteConfirmed Mar 15, 2012 (ayes–nays as listed by the FJC).

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

Nominated Jul 20, 2011 · Judiciary Committee hearing Oct 4, 2011 · Confirmed Mar 15, 2012 · roll call 91–6 · Born 1959, CA

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Federal judicial service

Court	Appointed by	Commissioned	Ended / status
U.S. District Court for the Central District of California	Barack Obama	Mar 15, 2012	Current

Source: Federal Judicial Center Biographical Directory.