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U.S. District Court for the Northern District of West Virginia
A federal trial (district) court in the Fourth Circuit. 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Shawn Kleeh Chief Judge | Active | R Donald J. Trump | Nov 5, 2018 | Oct 11, 2018 · roll call 65–30 |
| John Preston Bailey | Active | R George W. Bush | Mar 19, 2007 | Mar 15, 2007 · voice vote |
| Gina Marie Groh | Active | D Barack Obama | Mar 20, 2012 | Mar 15, 2012 · roll call 95–2 |
| Frederick Pfarr Stamp, Jr. | Senior status since Nov 1, 2006 | R George H.W. Bush | Jul 12, 1990 | Jun 28, 1990 · voice vote |
| Irene Patricia Murphy Keeley | Senior status since Aug 12, 2017 | R George H.W. Bush | Aug 12, 1992 | Aug 11, 1992 · 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.