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U.S. District Court for the District of South Dakota
A federal trial (district) court in the Eighth 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roberto Antonio Lange Chief Judge | Active | D Barack Obama | Oct 21, 2009 | Oct 21, 2009 · roll call 100–0 |
| Eric Claude Schulte | Active | D Joseph R. Biden | Jun 3, 2024 | May 15, 2024 · roll call 61–33 |
| Camela Catherine Theeler | Active | D Joseph R. Biden | Jun 4, 2024 | May 16, 2024 · roll call 90–4 |
| Lawrence L. Piersol | Senior status since Jul 31, 2009 | D William J. Clinton | Nov 22, 1993 | Nov 20, 1993 · voice vote |
| Charles B. Kornmann | Senior status since Jul 31, 2008 | D William J. Clinton | Mar 24, 1995 | Mar 24, 1995 · voice vote |
| Karen E. Schreier | Senior status since May 15, 2024 | D William J. Clinton | Jul 7, 1999 | Jun 30, 1999 · roll call 94–4 |
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.