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Susan Pamela Watters

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

SeniorStatusSenior status since Jun 8, 2026: semi-retired, still hears some cases.

Dec 18, 2013CommissionedWhen the appointment took effect.

77–19Senate confirmation voteConfirmed Dec 12, 2013 (ayes–nays as listed by the FJC).

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

Nominated May 23, 2013 · Judiciary Committee hearing Jul 24, 2013 · Confirmed Dec 12, 2013 · roll call 77–19 · Born 1958, MT

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Federal judicial service

Court	Appointed by	Commissioned	Ended / status
U.S. District Court for the District of Montana	Barack Obama	Dec 18, 2013	Senior status since Jun 8, 2026

Source: Federal Judicial Center Biographical Directory.