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Gershwin Allen Drain

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

SeniorStatusSenior status since Aug 13, 2022: semi-retired, still hears some cases.
Aug 8, 2012CommissionedWhen the appointment took effect.
55–41Senate confirmation voteConfirmed Aug 2, 2012 (ayes–nays as listed by the FJC).
QualifiedABA ratingAmerican Bar Association rating of the nominee, as listed by the FJC.

Nominated Nov 17, 2011 · Judiciary Committee hearing Feb 29, 2012 · Confirmed Aug 2, 2012 · roll call 55–41 · Born 1949, MI

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Federal judicial service

CourtAppointed byCommissionedEnded / status
U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of MichiganBarack ObamaAug 8, 2012Senior status since Aug 13, 2022

Source: Federal Judicial Center Biographical Directory.