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Gonzalo Paul Curiel

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

SeniorStatusSenior status since Sep 7, 2023: semi-retired, still hears some cases.

Oct 1, 2012CommissionedWhen the appointment took effect.

Voice voteSenate confirmation voteConfirmed Sep 22, 2012 (ayes–nays as listed by the FJC).

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

Nominated Nov 10, 2011 · Judiciary Committee hearing Mar 28, 2012 · Confirmed Sep 22, 2012 · voice vote · Born 1953, IN

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Federal judicial service

Court	Appointed by	Commissioned	Ended / status
U.S. District Court for the Southern District of California	Barack Obama	Oct 1, 2012	Senior status since Sep 7, 2023

Source: Federal Judicial Center Biographical Directory.