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U.S. District Court for the Western District of Arkansas
A federal trial (district) court in the Eighth 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Timothy Lloyd Brooks Chief Judge | Active | D Barack Obama | Mar 7, 2014 | Mar 5, 2014 · roll call 100–0 |
| David Clay Wilkerson Fowlkes | Active | R Donald J. Trump | Feb 6, 2026 | Feb 3, 2026 · roll call 54–40 (Voteview) |
| John Thomas Shepherd | Active | R Donald J. Trump | Apr 23, 2026 | Apr 14, 2026 · roll call 53–46 (Voteview) |
| Jimm Larry Hendren | Senior status since Dec 31, 2012 | R George H.W. Bush | Mar 18, 1992 | Mar 13, 1992 · voice vote |
| Robert Toombs Dawson | Senior status since Aug 14, 2009 | D William J. Clinton | Apr 7, 1998 | Apr 2, 1998 · voice vote |
| Paul Kinloch Holmes, III | Senior status since Nov 10, 2021 | D Barack Obama | Feb 8, 2011 | Feb 7, 2011 · roll call 95–0 |
| Susan Owens Hickey | Senior status since Apr 14, 2026 | D Barack Obama | Oct 19, 2011 | Oct 13, 2011 · roll call 83–8 |
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.