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David John Novak

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

ActiveStatusHolds one of the court's regular seats.

Oct 17, 2019CommissionedWhen the appointment took effect.

89–3Senate confirmation voteConfirmed Oct 16, 2019 (ayes–nays as listed by the FJC).

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

Nominated Mar 26, 2019 · Judiciary Committee hearing Apr 30, 2019 · Confirmed Oct 16, 2019 · roll call 89–3 · Born 1961, PA

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Federal judicial service

Court	Appointed by	Commissioned	Ended / status
U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia	Donald J. Trump	Oct 17, 2019	Current

Source: Federal Judicial Center Biographical Directory.