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U.S. District Court for the Southern District of West Virginia
6 sitting judgesConfirmed from the official record
5 in active service and 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frank William VolkJudge. Active | Donald J. Trump | 92 to 0 | |
| Irene Cornelia BergerJudge. Active | Barack Obama | 97 to 0 | |
| Thomas E. JohnstonJudge. Active | George W. Bush | 89 to 0 | |
| Robert Charles ChambersJudge. Active | William J. Clinton | Voice vote | |
| Joseph Robert GoodwinJudge. Active | William J. Clinton | Voice vote | |
| David A. FaberJudge. Senior status since December 31, 2008 | George H.W. Bush | Voice vote |