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U.S. District Court for the District of Alaska
A federal trial (district) court in the Ninth Circuit. 2 active judges and 5 on senior status (semi-retired, still hearing some cases), per the Federal Judicial Center.
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Who appointed the current judges
Judges
| Judge | Status | Appointed by | Commissioned | Senate confirmation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sharon Louise Gleason Chief Judge | Active | D Barack Obama | Jan 4, 2012 | Nov 15, 2011 · roll call 87–8 |
| Aaron Christian Peterson | Active | R Donald J. Trump | Feb 10, 2026 | Feb 4, 2026 · roll call 58–39 (Voteview) |
| H[ezekiah] Russel Holland | Senior status since Sep 18, 2001 | R Ronald Reagan | Jul 16, 1984 | Mar 26, 1984 · voice vote |
| James Keith Singleton, Jr. | Senior status since Jan 27, 2005 | R George H.W. Bush | May 14, 1990 | May 11, 1990 · voice vote |
| John W. Sedwick | Senior status since Mar 13, 2011 | R George H.W. Bush | Oct 9, 1992 | Oct 8, 1992 · voice vote |
| Ralph R. Beistline | Senior status since Dec 31, 2015 | R George W. Bush | Mar 19, 2002 | Mar 12, 2002 · roll call 98–0 |
| Timothy Mark Burgess | Senior status since Dec 31, 2021 | R George W. Bush | Jan 23, 2006 | Dec 21, 2005 · voice vote |
Source: Federal Judicial Center, Biographical Directory of Article III Federal Judges. “Commissioned” is the date the appointment took effect. Confirmation votes are as listed by the FJC (ayes–nays); recent roll calls link to Voteview where found.