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U.S. District Court for the Middle District of North Carolina
A federal trial (district) court in the Fourth Circuit. 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Lindsay Osteen, Jr. | Active | R George W. Bush | Sep 19, 2007 | Sep 10, 2007 · roll call 87–0 |
| Thomas D. Schroeder | Active | R George W. Bush | Jan 8, 2008 | Dec 14, 2007 · voice vote |
| David Alan Bragdon | Active | R Donald J. Trump | Dec 12, 2025 | Dec 2, 2025 · roll call 53–45 (Voteview) |
| Lindsey Ann Freeman | Active | R Donald J. Trump | Dec 19, 2025 | Dec 2, 2025 · roll call 60–39 (Voteview) |
| Catherine Caldwell Eagles Chief Judge | Senior status since Dec 31, 2024 | D Barack Obama | Dec 22, 2010 | Dec 16, 2010 · voice vote |
| Norwood Carlton Tilley, Jr. | Senior status since Dec 16, 2008 | R Ronald Reagan | Oct 17, 1988 | Oct 14, 1988 · voice vote |
| Loretta Copeland Biggs | Senior status since Dec 31, 2024 | D Barack Obama | Dec 19, 2014 | Dec 16, 2014 · 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.