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Matthew Walden McFarland

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 31, 2019CommissionedWhen the appointment took effect.

56–38Senate confirmation voteConfirmed Dec 18, 2019 (ayes–nays as listed by the FJC).

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

Nominated Jan 23, 2019 · Judiciary Committee hearing Jun 26, 2019 · Confirmed Dec 18, 2019 · roll call 56–38 · Born 1967, OH

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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 31, 2019	Current

Source: Federal Judicial Center Biographical Directory.