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U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit
12 sitting judgesConfirmed from the official record
6 in active service and 6 in senior status. Newest commission first.
Source: Federal Judicial Center, Biographical Directory of Article III Federal Judges. Our copy saved October 16, 2026, fingerprint 92b677f26553b479.
| Judge | Appointed by | Senate vote | Commissioned |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joshua Dale DunlapJudge. Active | Donald J. Trump | 52 to 46 | |
| Seth Robert AframeJudge. Active | Joseph R. Biden | 49 to 40 | |
| Julie RikelmanJudge. Active | Joseph R. Biden | 51 to 43 | |
| Lara Elizabeth MontecalvoJudge. Active | Joseph R. Biden | 52 to 47 | |
| Gustavo Antonio Gelpí, Jr.Judge. Active | Joseph R. Biden | 52 to 41 | |
| David Jeremiah BarronJudge. Active | Barack Obama | 53 to 45 | |
| William Joseph Kayatta, Jr.Judge. Senior status since October 31, 2024 | Barack Obama | 88 to 12 | |
| Ojetta Rogeriee ThompsonJudge. Senior status since September 21, 2022 | Barack Obama | 98 to 0 | |
| Jeffrey R. HowardJudge. Senior status since March 31, 2022 | George W. Bush | 99 to 0 | |
| Kermit Victor LipezJudge. Senior status since December 31, 2011 | William J. Clinton | Voice vote | |
| Sandra Lea LynchJudge. Senior status since December 31, 2022 | William J. Clinton | Voice vote | |
| Levin Hicks CampbellJudge. Senior status since January 3, 1992 | Richard M. Nixon | Voice vote |