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Derrick Kahala Watson Chief Judge

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

ActiveStatusHolds one of the court's regular seats.

Apr 23, 2013CommissionedWhen the appointment took effect.

94–0Senate confirmation voteConfirmed Apr 18, 2013 (ayes–nays as listed by the FJC).

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

Nominated Jan 4, 2013 · Judiciary Committee hearing Jan 23, 2013 · Confirmed Apr 18, 2013 · roll call 94–0 · Born 1966, HI

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Federal judicial service

Court	Appointed by	Commissioned	Ended / status
U.S. District Court for the District of Hawaii	Barack Obama	Apr 23, 2013	Current

Source: Federal Judicial Center Biographical Directory.