Federal service record

William Duane Benton

Latest appointment on record: Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit. Born 1950 (per the source below).

1federal appointments on record October 26, 2026official record last checked

Service

Appointments and dates

Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit July 2, 2004 – no end date recorded by the source

Appointed by: George W. Bush
Nominated: February 12, 2004
Confirmed by the Senate: June 24, 2004
Commissioned: July 2, 2004
Took senior status: June 21, 2026
Senate vote: Voice vote

Source: Federal Judicial Center, Biographical Directory of Article III Federal Judges →

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