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David Wayne Dugan

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

ActiveStatusHolds one of the court's regular seats.
Sep 23, 2020CommissionedWhen the appointment took effect.
55–41Senate confirmation voteConfirmed Sep 16, 2020 (ayes–nays as listed by the FJC).
Well QualifiedABA ratingAmerican Bar Association rating of the nominee, as listed by the FJC.

Nominated Feb 12, 2020 · Judiciary Committee hearing Jun 24, 2020 · Confirmed Sep 16, 2020 · roll call 55–41 · Born 1960, IL

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Federal judicial service

CourtAppointed byCommissionedEnded / status
U.S. District Court for the Southern District of IllinoisDonald J. TrumpSep 23, 2020Current

Source: Federal Judicial Center Biographical Directory.