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Colin Stirling Bruce Chief Judge

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

ActiveStatusHolds one of the court's regular seats.

Oct 8, 2013CommissionedWhen the appointment took effect.

96–0Senate confirmation voteConfirmed Oct 7, 2013 (ayes–nays as listed by the FJC).

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

Nominated May 6, 2013 · Judiciary Committee hearing Jun 19, 2013 · Confirmed Oct 7, 2013 · roll call 96–0 · Born 1965, IL

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Federal judicial service

Court	Appointed by	Commissioned	Ended / status
U.S. District Court for the Central District of Illinois	Barack Obama	Oct 8, 2013	Current

Source: Federal Judicial Center Biographical Directory.