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Douglas Russell Cole

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

ActiveStatusHolds one of the court's regular seats.

Dec 5, 2019CommissionedWhen the appointment took effect.

64–29Senate confirmation voteConfirmed Dec 4, 2019 (ayes–nays as listed by the FJC).

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

Nominated May 13, 2019 · Judiciary Committee hearing Jun 26, 2019 · Confirmed Dec 4, 2019 · roll call 64–29 · Born 1964, WI

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Federal judicial service

Court	Appointed by	Commissioned	Ended / status
U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Ohio	Donald J. Trump	Dec 5, 2019	Current

Source: Federal Judicial Center Biographical Directory.