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U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Arkansas
A federal trial (district) court in the Eighth Circuit. 5 active judges and 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kristine Gerhard Baker Chief Judge | Active | D Barack Obama | May 8, 2012 | May 7, 2012 · voice vote |
| Brian Stacy Miller | Active | R George W. Bush | Apr 17, 2008 | Apr 10, 2008 · roll call 88–0 |
| Denzil Price Marshall, Jr. | Active | D Barack Obama | May 6, 2010 | May 5, 2010 · voice vote |
| James Maxwell Moody, Jr. | Active | D Barack Obama | Mar 10, 2014 | Feb 25, 2014 · roll call 95–4 |
| Lee Philip Rudofsky | Active | R Donald J. Trump | Nov 8, 2019 | Nov 7, 2019 · roll call 51–41 |
| Susan Webber Wright | Senior status since Aug 22, 2013 | R George H.W. Bush | Jan 24, 1990 | Jan 23, 1990 · 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.