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Joshua Michael Divine

Judge, U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Missouri and U.S. District Court for the Western District of Missouri · Appointed by Donald J. Trump (Republican)

ActiveStatusHolds one of the court's regular seats.
Jul 24, 2025CommissionedWhen the appointment took effect.
51–46Senate confirmation voteConfirmed Jul 22, 2025 (ayes–nays as listed by the FJC).
Well QualifiedABA ratingAmerican Bar Association rating of the nominee, as listed by the FJC.

Nominated May 12, 2025 · Judiciary Committee hearing Jun 4, 2025 · Confirmed Jul 22, 2025 · roll call 51–46 (Voteview) · Born 1990, Japan

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Federal judicial service

CourtAppointed byCommissionedEnded / status
U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of MissouriDonald J. TrumpJul 24, 2025Current
U.S. District Court for the Western District of MissouriDonald J. TrumpJul 24, 2025Current

Source: Federal Judicial Center Biographical Directory.