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David Steven Morales

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

ActiveStatusHolds one of the court's regular seats.

Apr 25, 2019CommissionedWhen the appointment took effect.

56–41Senate confirmation voteConfirmed Apr 10, 2019 (ayes–nays as listed by the FJC).

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

Nominated Jan 23, 2019 · Judiciary Committee hearing (not listed) · Confirmed Apr 10, 2019 · roll call 56–41 · Born 1968, TX

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Federal judicial service

Court	Appointed by	Commissioned	Ended / status
U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas	Donald J. Trump	Apr 25, 2019	Current

Source: Federal Judicial Center Biographical Directory.