WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Susan Collins and Angus King today applauded the Senate’s confirmation of Maine Supreme Judicial Court Justice Jon Levy to the U.S. District Court for the District of Maine by a vote of 75-20.

“Justice Levy has had a long career as an attorney and a judge in Maine, and his experience makes him well qualified for Maine’s federal district court,” said Senator Collins. “Justice Levy’s contributions to the Maine legal community and the juvenile justice system will give him a valuable perspective as a federal judge, and his extensive experience in private practice and on the bench makes him well qualified to serve on the federal district court in Maine.”

“With today’s strong bipartisan vote, it’s clear the U.S. Senate shares my belief that Justice Levy’s sharp intellect, impartial judgment, and extensive legal experience, both in private practice and as a state judge, make him extremely well-qualified to join the federal bench,” Senator King said. “I, along with the people of Maine, congratulate Justice Levy on his confirmation and wish him the best of luck as he serves our state and nation with the same integrity that has distinguished his outstanding career.”

Senators Collins and King spoke on the floor of the Senate earlier today to voice their support for Justice Levy’s nomination.

President Obama nominated Justice Levy to the U.S. District Court for the District of Maine in September 2013, and last December, Senators Collins and King testified before the Senate Judiciary Committee in support of his nomination. As Governor, Senator King nominated Levy to the Maine District Court in 1995 and then the Maine Supreme Judicial Court in 2002.

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