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U.S. District Court for the District of Maine
A federal trial (district) court in the First 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lance Edward Walker Chief Judge | Active | R Donald J. Trump | Oct 17, 2018 | Oct 11, 2018 · voice vote |
| Stacey Diane Neumann | Active | D Joseph R. Biden | Aug 22, 2024 | Jul 30, 2024 · roll call 50–43 |
| David Brock Hornby | Senior status since May 1, 2010 | R George H.W. Bush | Apr 30, 1990 | Apr 27, 1990 · voice vote |
| George Z. Singal | Senior status since Jul 31, 2013 | D William J. Clinton | Jul 11, 2000 | Jun 30, 2000 · voice vote |
| John A. Woodcock, Jr. | Senior status since Jun 27, 2017 | R George W. Bush | Jun 16, 2003 | Jun 12, 2003 · voice vote |
| Nancy Torresen | Senior status since Oct 11, 2025 | D Barack Obama | Oct 4, 2011 | Oct 3, 2011 · voice vote |
| Jon David Levy | Senior status since May 6, 2024 | D Barack Obama | May 2, 2014 | Apr 30, 2014 · roll call 75–20 |
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.