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U.S. District Court for the Western District of Kentucky
A federal trial (district) court in the Sixth Circuit. 5 active judges and 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Jason Hale Chief Judge | Active | D Barack Obama | Dec 10, 2014 | Dec 3, 2014 · voice vote |
| Gregory N. Stivers | Active | D Barack Obama | Dec 5, 2014 | Dec 4, 2014 · voice vote |
| Claria Horn Boom | Active | R Donald J. Trump | Apr 11, 2018 | Apr 10, 2018 · roll call 96–1 |
| Rebecca Grady Jennings | Active | R Donald J. Trump | Apr 19, 2018 | Apr 12, 2018 · voice vote |
| Benjamin Joel Beaton | Active | R Donald J. Trump | Dec 1, 2020 | Nov 17, 2020 · roll call 52–44 |
| Charles Ralph Simpson, III | Senior status since Feb 1, 2013 | R Ronald Reagan | Aug 4, 1986 | Aug 1, 1986 · voice vote |
| Joseph H. McKinley, Jr. | Senior status since Jun 9, 2019 | D William J. Clinton | Aug 14, 1995 | Aug 11, 1995 · 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.