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Michelle Taryn Friedland

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

ActiveStatusHolds one of the court's regular seats.

Apr 29, 2014CommissionedWhen the appointment took effect.

51–40Senate confirmation voteConfirmed Apr 28, 2014 (ayes–nays as listed by the FJC).

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

Nominated Jan 6, 2014 · Judiciary Committee hearing (not listed) · Confirmed Apr 28, 2014 · roll call 51–40 · Born 1972, CA

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Federal judicial service

Court	Appointed by	Commissioned	Ended / status
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit	Barack Obama	Apr 29, 2014	Current

Source: Federal Judicial Center Biographical Directory.