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Nelson Stephen Román

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

ActiveStatusHolds one of the court's regular seats.
May 13, 2013CommissionedWhen the appointment took effect.
97–0Senate confirmation voteConfirmed May 9, 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 May 9, 2013 · roll call 97–0 · Born 1960, NY

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Federal judicial service

CourtAppointed byCommissionedEnded / status
U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New YorkBarack ObamaMay 13, 2013Current

Source: Federal Judicial Center Biographical Directory.