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U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of North Carolina
A federal trial (district) court in the Fourth Circuit. 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richard Ernest Myers, II Chief Judge | Active | R Donald J. Trump | Dec 10, 2019 | Dec 5, 2019 · roll call 68–21 |
| Terrence William Boyle | Active | R Ronald Reagan | May 3, 1984 | Apr 24, 1984 · voice vote |
| Louise W. Flanagan | Active | R George W. Bush | Jul 18, 2003 | Jul 17, 2003 · voice vote |
| James C. Dever, III | Active | R George W. Bush | May 2, 2005 | Apr 28, 2005 · voice vote |
| William Earl Britt | Senior status since Dec 7, 1997 | D Jimmy Carter | May 23, 1980 | May 21, 1980 · 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.