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U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Alabama
A federal trial (district) court in the Eleventh Circuit. 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| R. Austin Huffaker, Jr. Chief Judge | Active | R Donald J. Trump | Dec 12, 2019 | Dec 4, 2019 · roll call 89–4 |
| Emily Coody Marks | Active | R Donald J. Trump | Aug 3, 2018 | Aug 1, 2018 · voice vote |
| Billy Wayne Lewis, Jr. | Active | R Donald J. Trump | Nov 6, 2025 | Oct 27, 2025 · roll call 58–40 (Voteview) |
| Myron Herbert Thompson | Senior status since Aug 22, 2013 | D Jimmy Carter | Sep 29, 1980 | Sep 26, 1980 · voice vote |
| William Harold Albritton, III | Senior status since May 17, 2004 | R George H.W. Bush | May 14, 1991 | May 9, 1991 · voice vote |
| William Keith Watkins | Senior status since Jan 31, 2019 | R George W. Bush | Dec 27, 2005 | Dec 21, 2005 · 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.