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Luis Felipe Restrepo

Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit · Appointed by Barack Obama (Democratic)

ActiveStatusHolds one of the court's regular seats.
Jan 13, 2016CommissionedWhen the appointment took effect.
82–6Senate confirmation voteConfirmed Jan 11, 2016 (ayes–nays as listed by the FJC).
Well QualifiedABA ratingAmerican Bar Association rating of the nominee, as listed by the FJC.

Nominated Jan 7, 2015 · Judiciary Committee hearing Jun 10, 2015 · Confirmed Jan 11, 2016 · roll call 82–6 · Born 1959, Colombia

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Federal judicial service

CourtAppointed byCommissionedEnded / status
U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of PennsylvaniaBarack ObamaJun 19, 2013Appointment to Another Judicial Position Jan 13, 2016
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third CircuitBarack ObamaJan 13, 2016Current

Source: Federal Judicial Center Biographical Directory.