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U.S. District Court for the District of Connecticut
13 sitting judgesConfirmed from the official record
7 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sarah French RussellJudge. Active | Joseph R. Biden | 50 to 44 | |
| Vernon Dion OliverJudge. Active | Joseph R. Biden | 53 to 44 | |
| Omar Antonio WilliamsJudge. Active | Joseph R. Biden | 52 to 46 | |
| Sarala Vidya NagalaJudge. Active | Joseph R. Biden | 52 to 46 | |
| Kari Anne DooleyJudge. Active | Donald J. Trump | Voice vote | |
| Victor Allen BoldenJudge. Active | Barack Obama | 49 to 46 | |
| Michael P. SheaJudge. Active | Barack Obama | 72 to 23 | |
| Vanessa Lynne BryantJudge. Senior status since February 1, 2021 | George W. Bush | Voice vote | |
| Stefan R. UnderhillJudge. Senior status since November 1, 2022 | William J. Clinton | 94 to 4 | |
| Janet C. HallJudge. Senior status since January 21, 2021 | William J. Clinton | 98 to 1 | |
| Janet Bond ArtertonJudge. Senior status since July 1, 2014 | William J. Clinton | Voice vote | |
| Alvin W. ThompsonJudge. Senior status since August 31, 2018 | William J. Clinton | Voice vote | |
| Robert N. ChatignyJudge. Senior status since December 31, 2016 | William J. Clinton | Voice vote |