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U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia

A federal trial (district) court in the District of Columbia Circuit. 15 active judges and 12 on senior status (semi-retired, still hearing some cases), per the Federal Judicial Center.

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Who appointed the current judges

Appointed by a Democratic president: 18Appointed by a Republican president: 9

Judges

JudgeStatusAppointed byCommissionedSenate confirmation
James Emanuel Boasberg Chief JudgeActiveD Barack ObamaMar 17, 2011Mar 14, 2011 · roll call 96–0
Rudolph ContrerasActiveD Barack ObamaMar 23, 2012Mar 22, 2012 · voice vote
Christopher Reid CooperActiveD Barack ObamaMar 28, 2014Mar 26, 2014 · roll call 100–0
Tanya Sue ChutkanActiveD Barack ObamaJun 5, 2014Jun 4, 2014 · roll call 95–0
Randolph Daniel MossActiveD Barack ObamaNov 14, 2014Nov 13, 2014 · roll call 54–45
Amit Priyavadan MehtaActiveD Barack ObamaDec 19, 2014Dec 16, 2014 · voice vote
Timothy James KellyActiveR Donald J. TrumpSep 8, 2017Sep 5, 2017 · roll call 94–2
Trevor Neil McFaddenActiveR Donald J. TrumpOct 31, 2017Oct 30, 2017 · roll call 84–10
Dabney Langhorne FriedrichActiveR Donald J. TrumpDec 1, 2017Nov 27, 2017 · roll call 97–3
Carl John NicholsActiveR Donald J. TrumpJun 25, 2019May 22, 2019 · roll call 55–43
Jia Michelle CobbActiveD Joseph R. BidenNov 12, 2021Oct 26, 2021 · roll call 52–45
Ana Cecilia ReyesActiveD Joseph R. BidenFeb 21, 2023Feb 15, 2023 · roll call 51–47
Loren Linn AliKhanActiveD Joseph R. BidenDec 13, 2023Dec 5, 2023 · roll call 51–50
Amir Hatem Mahdy AliActiveD Joseph R. BidenNov 22, 2024Nov 20, 2024 · roll call 50–49
Sparkle Leah SooknananActiveD Joseph R. BidenJan 2, 2025Dec 3, 2024 · roll call 50–48
Thomas Francis HoganSenior status since May 1, 2008R Ronald ReaganAug 20, 1982Aug 20, 1982 · voice vote
Royce C. LamberthSenior status since Jul 15, 2013R Ronald ReaganNov 16, 1987Nov 13, 1987 · voice vote
Paul L. FriedmanSenior status since Dec 31, 2009D William J. ClintonJun 16, 1994Jun 15, 1994 · voice vote
Emmet G. SullivanSenior status since Apr 3, 2021D William J. ClintonJun 16, 1994Jun 15, 1994 · voice vote
Colleen Kollar-KotellySenior status since Feb 21, 2023D William J. ClintonMar 26, 1997Mar 20, 1997 · voice vote
Henry Harold Kennedy, Jr.Senior status since Nov 18, 2011D William J. ClintonSep 18, 1997Sep 4, 1997 · roll call 96–0
Richard W. RobertsSenior status since Mar 16, 2016D William J. ClintonJun 23, 1998Jun 5, 1998 · voice vote
Reggie B. WaltonSenior status since Dec 31, 2015R George W. BushSep 24, 2001Sep 21, 2001 · roll call 97–0
John D. BatesSenior status since Oct 12, 2014R George W. BushDec 14, 2001Dec 11, 2001 · roll call 97–0
Richard J. LeonSenior status since Dec 31, 2016R George W. BushFeb 19, 2002Feb 14, 2002 · voice vote
Beryl Alaine HowellSenior status since Feb 1, 2024D Barack ObamaDec 27, 2010Dec 22, 2010 · voice vote
Amy Berman JacksonSenior status since May 1, 2023D Barack ObamaMar 18, 2011Mar 17, 2011 · roll call 97–0

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.