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U.S. District Court for the District of South Dakota
6 sitting judgesConfirmed from the official record
3 in active service and 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Camela Catherine TheelerJudge. Active | Joseph R. Biden | 90 to 4 | |
| Eric Claude SchulteJudge. Active | Joseph R. Biden | 61 to 33 | |
| Roberto Antonio LangeJudge. Active | Barack Obama | 100 to 0 | |
| Karen E. SchreierJudge. Senior status since May 15, 2024 | William J. Clinton | 94 to 4 | |
| Charles B. KornmannJudge. Senior status since July 31, 2008 | William J. Clinton | Voice vote | |
| Lawrence L. PiersolJudge. Senior status since July 31, 2009 | William J. Clinton | Voice vote |