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Michael P. Shea Chief Judge

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

ActiveStatusHolds one of the court's regular seats.
Dec 7, 2012CommissionedWhen the appointment took effect.
72–23Senate confirmation voteConfirmed Dec 5, 2012 (ayes–nays as listed by the FJC).
QualifiedABA ratingAmerican Bar Association rating of the nominee, as listed by the FJC.

Nominated Feb 2, 2012 · Judiciary Committee hearing Mar 28, 2012 · Confirmed Dec 5, 2012 · roll call 72–23 · Born 1967, CT

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Federal judicial service

CourtAppointed byCommissionedEnded / status
U.S. District Court for the District of ConnecticutBarack ObamaDec 7, 2012Current

Source: Federal Judicial Center Biographical Directory.