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U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Oklahoma
A federal trial (district) court in the Tenth Circuit. 1 active judges and 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Frederick Heil, III Chief Judge | Active | R Donald J. Trump | May 27, 2020 | May 20, 2020 · roll call 75–17 |
| Frank Howell Seay | Senior status since Sep 25, 2003 | D Jimmy Carter | Nov 2, 1979 | Oct 31, 1979 · voice vote |
| Ronald A. White | Senior status since Jan 27, 2026 | R George W. Bush | Oct 2, 2003 | Sep 30, 2003 · roll call 93–0 |
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.