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Robert Rees Summerhays

Judge, U.S. District Court for the Western District of Louisiana · Appointed by Donald J. Trump (Republican)

ActiveStatusHolds one of the court's regular seats.
Sep 19, 2018CommissionedWhen the appointment took effect.
Voice voteSenate confirmation voteConfirmed Sep 6, 2018 (ayes–nays as listed by the FJC).
Well QualifiedABA ratingAmerican Bar Association rating of the nominee, as listed by the FJC.

Nominated Jan 24, 2018 · Judiciary Committee hearing Apr 11, 2018 · Confirmed Sep 6, 2018 · voice vote · Born 1965, TX

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Federal judicial service

CourtAppointed byCommissionedEnded / status
U.S. District Court for the Western District of LouisianaDonald J. TrumpSep 19, 2018Current

Source: Federal Judicial Center Biographical Directory.