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John Thomas Fowlkes, Jr.

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

SeniorStatusSenior status since Sep 1, 2022: semi-retired, still hears some cases.

Aug 1, 2012CommissionedWhen the appointment took effect.

94–2Senate confirmation voteConfirmed Jul 10, 2012 (ayes–nays as listed by the FJC).

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

Nominated Dec 16, 2011 · Judiciary Committee hearing Mar 14, 2012 · Confirmed Jul 10, 2012 · roll call 94–2 · Born 1951, DC

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Federal judicial service

Court	Appointed by	Commissioned	Ended / status
U.S. District Court for the Western District of Tennessee	Barack Obama	Aug 1, 2012	Senior status since Sep 1, 2022

Source: Federal Judicial Center Biographical Directory.