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U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Kentucky
8 sitting judgesConfirmed from the official record
5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stephen Chad MeredithJudge. Active | Donald J. Trump | 48 to 45 | |
| Robert Earl WierJudge. Active | Donald J. Trump | 95 to 0 | |
| Claria Horn BoomJudge. Active | Donald J. Trump | 96 to 1 | |
| David L. BunningJudge. Active | George W. Bush | Voice vote | |
| Danny C. ReevesJudge. Senior status since February 1, 2025 | George W. Bush | Voice vote | |
| Karen K. CaldwellJudge. Active | George W. Bush | 100 to 0 | |
| Joseph Martin HoodJudge. Senior status since October 14, 2007 | George H.W. Bush | Voice vote | |
| William Odis BertelsmanJudge. Senior status since February 1, 2001 | Jimmy Carter | Voice vote |