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U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Oklahoma
A federal trial (district) court in the Tenth Circuit. 3 active judges and 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Frederick Heil, III Chief Judge | Active | R Donald J. Trump | May 27, 2020 | May 20, 2020 · roll call 75–17 |
| Sara Elizabeth Hill | Active | D Joseph R. Biden | Jan 2, 2024 | Dec 19, 2023 · roll call 52–14 |
| John David Russell | Active | D Joseph R. Biden | Jan 4, 2024 | Dec 19, 2023 · voice vote |
| Terence C. Kern | Senior status since Jan 4, 2010 | D William J. Clinton | Jun 9, 1994 | Jun 8, 1994 · voice vote |
| Claire Eagan | Senior status since Oct 1, 2022 | R George W. Bush | Oct 24, 2001 | Oct 23, 2001 · roll call 99–0 |
| Gregory Kent Frizzell | Senior status since Mar 1, 2025 | R George W. Bush | Feb 2, 2007 | Feb 1, 2007 · roll call 99–0 |
| John Edward Dowdell | Senior status since Jun 21, 2021 | D Barack Obama | Dec 12, 2012 | Dec 11, 2012 · roll call 95–0 |
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.