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U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Wisconsin
A federal trial (district) court in the Seventh Circuit. 5 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
Judges
| Judge | Status | Appointed by | Commissioned | Senate confirmation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pamela Pepper Chief Judge | Active | D Barack Obama | Dec 8, 2014 | Nov 20, 2014 · roll call 95–0 |
| Joseph Peter Stadtmueller | Active | R Ronald Reagan | Jun 1, 1987 | May 19, 1987 · voice vote |
| Lynn S. Adelman | Active | D William J. Clinton | Dec 23, 1997 | Nov 13, 1997 · voice vote |
| Brett Harry Ludwig | Active | R Donald J. Trump | Sep 10, 2020 | Sep 9, 2020 · roll call 91–5 |
| Byron Browning Conway | Active | D Joseph R. Biden | Nov 4, 2024 | Sep 25, 2024 · roll call 58–37 |
| William C. Griesbach | Senior status since Dec 31, 2019 | R George W. Bush | May 1, 2002 | Apr 25, 2002 · roll call 97–0 |
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.