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U.S. District Court for the Western District of Wisconsin
A federal trial (district) court in the Seventh Circuit. 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Donald Peterson Chief Judge | Active | D Barack Obama | May 12, 2014 | May 8, 2014 · roll call 70–24 |
| William Martin Conley | Active | D Barack Obama | Mar 25, 2010 | Mar 4, 2010 · roll call 99–0 |
| Barbara Brandriff Crabb | Senior status since Mar 24, 2010 | D Jimmy Carter | Nov 2, 1979 | Oct 31, 1979 · 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.