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U.S. District Court for the Southern District of West Virginia
A federal trial (district) court in the Fourth 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frank William Volk Chief Judge | Active | R Donald J. Trump | Oct 17, 2019 | Oct 16, 2019 · roll call 92–0 |
| Joseph Robert Goodwin | Active | D William J. Clinton | May 10, 1995 | May 8, 1995 · voice vote |
| Robert Charles Chambers | Active | D William J. Clinton | Sep 18, 1997 | Sep 5, 1997 · voice vote |
| Thomas E. Johnston | Active | R George W. Bush | Apr 17, 2006 | Mar 6, 2006 · roll call 89–0 |
| Irene Cornelia Berger | Active | D Barack Obama | Nov 9, 2009 | Oct 27, 2009 · roll call 97–0 |
| David A. Faber | Senior status since Dec 31, 2008 | R George H.W. Bush | Nov 25, 1991 | Nov 21, 1991 · 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.