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U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of California
11 sitting judgesConfirmed from the official record
6 in active service and 5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dena Michaela CogginsJudge. Active | Joseph R. Biden | 50 to 44 | |
| Kirk Edward SherriffJudge. Active | Joseph R. Biden | 54 to 45 | |
| Daniel Joe Powell CalabrettaJudge. Active | Joseph R. Biden | 51 to 45 | |
| Jennifer Leigh ThurstonJudge. Active | Joseph R. Biden | 46 to 24 | |
| Dale Alan DrozdJudge. Active | Barack Obama | 69 to 21 | |
| Troy Lynne NunleyJudge. Active | Barack Obama | Voice vote | |
| John A. MendezJudge. Senior status since April 17, 2022 | George W. Bush | Voice vote | |
| Lawrence Joseph O'NeillJudge. Senior status since February 2, 2020 | George W. Bush | 97 to 0 | |
| Anthony W. IshiiJudge. Senior status since October 31, 2012 | William J. Clinton | Voice vote | |
| Garland Ellis Burrell, Jr.Judge. Senior status since July 4, 2012 | George H.W. Bush | Voice vote | |
| William B. ShubbJudge. Senior status since November 1, 2004 | George H.W. Bush | Voice vote |