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U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of North Carolina

A federal trial (district) court in the Fourth Circuit. 4 active judges and 1 on senior status (semi-retired, still hearing some cases), per the Federal Judicial Center.

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Who appointed the current judges

Appointed by a Democratic president: 1Appointed by a Republican president: 4

Judges

JudgeStatusAppointed byCommissionedSenate confirmation
Richard Ernest Myers, II Chief JudgeActiveR Donald J. TrumpDec 10, 2019Dec 5, 2019 · roll call 68–21
Terrence William BoyleActiveR Ronald ReaganMay 3, 1984Apr 24, 1984 · voice vote
Louise W. FlanaganActiveR George W. BushJul 18, 2003Jul 17, 2003 · voice vote
James C. Dever, IIIActiveR George W. BushMay 2, 2005Apr 28, 2005 · voice vote
William Earl BrittSenior status since Dec 7, 1997D Jimmy CarterMay 23, 1980May 21, 1980 · 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.