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U.S. District Court for the District of Vermont
A federal trial (district) court in the Second Circuit. 2 active judges and 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christina Clair Reiss Chief Judge | Active | D Barack Obama | Dec 21, 2009 | Nov 21, 2009 · voice vote |
| Mary Kay Lanthier | Active | D Joseph R. Biden | Sep 12, 2024 | Sep 11, 2024 · roll call 55–42 |
| John Garvan Murtha | Senior status since Jun 30, 2009 | D William J. Clinton | May 26, 1995 | May 25, 1995 · voice vote |
| William K. Sessions, III | Senior status since Jun 15, 2014 | D William J. Clinton | Aug 14, 1995 | Aug 11, 1995 · voice vote |
| Geoffrey William Crawford | Senior status since Aug 9, 2024 | D Barack Obama | Aug 4, 2014 | Jun 24, 2014 · roll call 95–0 |
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.