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U.S. District Court for the Western District of Michigan
A federal trial (district) court in the Sixth Circuit. 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hala Yalda Jarbou Chief Judge | Active | R Donald J. Trump | Sep 23, 2020 | Sep 10, 2020 · roll call 83–15 |
| Paul Lewis Maloney | Active | R George W. Bush | Jul 13, 2007 | Jul 9, 2007 · voice vote |
| Robert James Jonker | Active | R George W. Bush | Jul 16, 2007 | Jul 9, 2007 · voice vote |
| Jane Marie Beckering | Active | D Joseph R. Biden | Dec 21, 2021 | Dec 17, 2021 · roll call 45–25 |
| Gordon Jay Quist | Senior status since Jan 1, 2006 | R George H.W. Bush | Jun 30, 1992 | Jun 26, 1992 · voice vote |
| Janet T. Neff | Senior status since Mar 1, 2021 | R George W. Bush | Aug 6, 2007 | Jul 9, 2007 · roll call 83–4 |
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.